Anchorage· Kauai· Hawaii
Waimea Bay Anchorage (Kauai)
21° 57.1′ N · 159° 40.1′ W · approximate
The open bight off Waimea town where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii in January 1778, with sand-bottom anchorage in ordinary weather and the Russian fort ruins on the river bank.
Practical
Coast Pilot: good anchorage in and off Waimea Bay in ordinary weather in 3-20 fathoms, sand; small boats usually shift to Hoanuanu Bay for better protection when the trades are strong; depths of 5-18 ft extend 0.3 mile from shore; a naval anchorage lies off the bay (33 CFR 110.237). Waimea pier, 0.3 mile northwest of the river, is a state recreational fishing pier. The river is navigable only for pulling boats (bar across the mouth). Waimea has a hospital and a Big Save supermarket (Times Supermarket store list). A moderate southwest wind is sometimes felt in Waimea Bay while a strong east wind blows 2 miles offshore. NOAA tide station 1611401 Waimea Bay. Coordinate is the USGS GNIS position for Waimea Bay (approx; choose depth on chart). Not to be confused with Waimea Bay on Oahu.
Best for
Stop for Waimea town and the canyon road
Season
Ordinary trade weather; exposed to kona (south) winds and south swell
Nearby
- Waimea Town and Russian Fort Elizabeth0.2 NM away
- Waimea Town Celebration0.4 NM away
- Hoanuanu Bay Anchorage1.1 NM away
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor1.3 NM away
- Salt Pond Beach Park4.7 NM away
- Hanapepe Town Friday Art Night4.9 NM away
- Port Allen Small Boat Harbor5.1 NM away
- Big Save Eleele (Port Allen Provisioning)5.2 NM away
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