Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Manta Ray Heaven

Manta Heaven: A Must-Visit Dive Site in Kona, Hawaiʻi

Experience the mesmerizing manta ray night dives at Manta Heaven, one of the premier locations dive operators in Kona, Hawaiʻi take divers to. Prepare to be captivated as these magnificent creatures glide effortlessly above you at the cleaning stations while you orbit a single, illuminating light source that attracts them.

This dive site showcases the grandeur of the colossal manta rays, offering an exceptional spectacle. Alongside these gentle giants, you may also encounter the graceful eagle rays and marvel at the vibrant coral formations.

With a remarkable visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 14m, Manta Heaven is an ideal destination suited for beginner divers. Located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96840, United States, this dive site is conveniently situated for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Discover the enchantment of Manta Heaven and immerse yourself in the splendors of the mesmerizing sea creatures residing in these majestic waters.

Diving Conditions Score for Manta Ray Heaven

8.6
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Manta Ray Heaven

Depth

14m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Manta Ray Heaven

Wave Height

1.12m

Wind Speed

5.7 m/s

Water Temp

27.8°C

Visibility

49.36km

Cloud Cover

92%

Wave Period

12.8s

Air Temperature

26.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manta Ray Heaven
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Manta Ray Heaven

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.942666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.1675/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Manta Ray Heaven: 06:00
Sunset at Manta Ray Heaven: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Manta Ray Heaven are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

🌞
Best Overall
10:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 1.18m (12.5s), Wind: 1.3 m/s

🌙
Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 2.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Manta Ray Heaven
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manta Ray Heaven

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Manta Ray Heaven

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Manta Ray Heaven

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Manta Ray Heaven

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.0°C / 71.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Manta Ray Heaven

Manta Ray Heaven shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.0°C) and December the coldest (18.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

8 Dive sites near Manta Ray Heaven in

Find more dive sites in United States

United StatesUnited States

United States

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.