Ahihi Cove

'Ahihi Cove is the first beach located inside the 'Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve. There are no facilities here, and the parking is limited. There is hardly any sand at Ahihi Cove. This is the region where the last lava flowed on Maui in 1790. This site is sutable for beginners and advanced divers alike. The entry is easy. Wear sturdy shoes when you come to Ahihi Cove because the lava rocks are sharp. It is a protected area and it is illegal to spear or capture fish in the reserve. You will see an abundance of fish in the 1 to 3 meter depths. The cove depths barely reach 9 meter. More advanced divers can snorkel out to the Bay's outer reefs prior to descending. These reefs hit sand bottom at a depth of around 15 meter. Directions: At the South End of Highway 31, bear right onto Wailea Iki. Continue to the T, turn left on Wailea Alanui, which becomes Makena Alanui. After 5.0 miles, you'll see the cove. Turtles can usually be found more or less in the center of the cove at the edge of the reef (a short swim off shore). While fairly well protected from the trade winds, beware of the swells here. When large waves are coming in, stay out.