Diving off Kona in February?

[forloveoftravel]

How is the diving off the Kona coast in late February to early March? Can I expect to see the famed humpback whales and/or dolphins during surface intervals? Is the vis as good in the winter as in the summer? Thanks in advance for any helpful info you can provide )

 

[gatorblueyes]

I am not much help. I went to Kona in August of last year so different season BUT if you get a chance to do a night manta ray dive DO IT!

 

[twhi]

Very likely you will see them.
One February a few years back, I was even lucky enough to see a humpback swim by at about 80 feet !!

 

[forloveoftravel]

Thanks for the replies! We are so excited for our trip )

 

[cuddlefish]

Yes, you will likely see humpbacks as you travel by boat from site to site. Dolphins are here year-round. There are many great dive days in Feb and March...however, there can be wind and swells. Luckily there are quite a few sites protected from the winter swell...Kaiwi, Suck 'em Up, Lone Tree Arch, Freeze Face...sometimes Kaloko. The captain and crew will pick sites that are best for the day. After all, they want to dive the best place too. Vis should be fine at around 70-100 unless something weird is going on. Have fun!

 

[forloveoftravel]

Thanks Cuddlefish! You made my day . . . that is sooooo what I wanted to hear )