Water quality & guide to Hawaii's last traditional fishing village
📍 South Kona, Big Island — Remote, no lifeguards, respectful visits only
Miloliʻi sits on the South Kona coast, one of the Big Island's most pristine coastlines. The remote location, low population density, and clean open-ocean water create excellent water quality. The DOH does not regularly monitor this area due to its remoteness, but historical data and geographic factors indicate very low contamination risk. The South Kona coast benefits from the same clean conditions as nearby two-step and Kealakekua Bay.
South Kona can receive heavy rainfall on the upper slopes. Wait 48 hours after significant rain before swimming. Visually check the water — if it looks murky, come back another day.
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Safe to Swim Hawaii is an independent passion project — not affiliated with the Hawaii DOH. Ratings are estimates, not real-time data.
Verify with the Hawaii DOH Clean Water Branch before entering.
When in doubt, don't go out. 🤙