Kailua Bay

Source: Naval Air Pilot, 1936.

DESCRIPTION

Location: The Kailua Bay is located on a restricted anchorage adjacent to the town southeastward of the pier. (Lat. 19*38′ N., long 156*00′ W.).

Depths: 3 to 18 feet.

Tidal range: 2 feet.

Character of bottom: Rocky.

Currents: Weak.

Shelter: Open bay. Suitable in trade winds only. Dangerous in south or southwesterly winds.

Importance: Kailua village, next to Hilo, is the most important town on Hawaii.

LANDING & TAKE OFF AREA

Location: Kailua Bay

Area: N./S., 3/8 mile: NW./SE., 1/2 mile.

Shelter: Fair in trade winds. Long take-offs must be made in open sea.

Obstructions: Rocks and reefs close ashore. Frequently a heavy swell exists in the bay.

FACILITIES

Provision and water can be obtained in limited quantities. Ordinary gasoline and some ship chandlery may be obtained. Standard Oil branch warehouse is located here.

Beach: Sand beach west of wharf.

Communications: Telephone. Local streamer calls regulars. There is a paved highway to the main road at Holualoa.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Aspect: Kailua Bay is a small indentation in the coast at southerly end of a flat plain.

Landmarks: Church with red steeple stands about 350 yards due east of the wharf. Shed of the wharf and two oil tanks 130 yards westward. Kona Inn, a long graying building, is situated near the beach on the eastern side of the bay.

Tender anchorage: The bay affords good anchorage excerpt during south and southwesterly winds. When off the entrance to the bay, head for the red-roofed church on 33 degrees course and anchor in 10 fathoms sandy bottom. Passengers and freight are landed at the wharf, having 3 to 5 feet of water along the eastern side, from ships’ boats.

Boat landing: At the wharf.