Black Sand Beach

Hawaii, United States

Depth

12m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Black Sand Beach

Hawaii, United States

Depth

12m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Black Sand Beach

This site is 3 miles from Hana in the Wainapanapa State Park. This is the Honokalani Black Sand Beach. The sand is really black but very smooth. If you are bringing your family to this beach, make sure that you try to visit during the summer months. In winter, the surf becomes extremely high, so swimming, surfing, and diving are all very dangerous here. Access is easy, with a parking lot right on the edge of the beach. The beach is great for picnics. You will find restrooms, showers, a paved parking lot, a camping area and there are cabins available. There are some good hiking trails around. You can look and go into sea caves, bridges made of natural stone, and you can look at the old King's Highway. This highway used to encircle the island. When the surf is calm, you can kayak, swim, and scuba dive. Visit the Waiomao caves, a pair of unique lava tubes filled with pure blue and green seawater. Directions: At the South End of Highway 31, bear right onto Wailea Iki. Continue to the T, turn left on Wailea Alanui. After 2.2 miles, turn right onto Makena Road. In 1.6 miles, you'll see the turn-off.

Black Sand Beach Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Cave

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

8% at 10m / 36%

O₂

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

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