Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Waimea Bay, HI

Waimea Bay an open bight 3 miles NW of Kaumakani, is the approach to Waimea which is the place where Captain James Cook, R.N., made his first (January 1778) landing in the islands.

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A naval anchorage is off Waimea Bay. Good anchorage, for other vessels, can be found in and off Waimea Bay during ordinary weather in depths of 3 to 20 fathoms, sand bottom.
Small boats usually shift anchorage to Hoanuanu Bay for better protection when the trades are strong. Depths of 5 to 18 feet extend 0.3 mile from the shore of Waimea Bay.
The Waimea pier, 0.3 mile NW of the Waimea River, is a former inter-island steamer landing that is used as a state recreational pier, primarily for fishing. The town has a hospital.
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