Anchorage· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Waimanu Bay Anchorage (fair weather)
20° 9.1′ N · 155° 38.0′ W · approximate
The second-largest ravine on the coast, splitting the highest sea cliffs 14.5 miles southeast of Upolu Point - an empty valley reachable on land only by the steep Muliwai Trail.
Practical
Coordinate approximate: derived from Wikipedia's coordinate for Waimanu Valley (20.14306, -155.63389) moved north to the bay mouth; verify on a chart. Coast Pilot: 'Waimanu Bay may be used as an anchorage in favorable weather; there are depths of 7 fathoms 0.2 mile offshore from the ravine.' Totally exposed to trade-wind swell; only in calm conditions.
Best for
Rare calm-day visit to a wilderness valley
Season
Calm summer days only
Nearby
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