Mokolea Rock
There is no vegetation on the islet, which is actually three connected outcroppings, the highest of which is no more than 25 feet (7.6 m) above mean sea level. All three consist of barren, jagged lava. Mokolea is part of the windward rim of the Kawainui volcanic caldera. About 300 feet (91 m) from this outcropping on the side facing Kailua Beach a shelf juts up from deep water to a depth of 25 to 30 feet (7.6 to 9.1 m). The shelf is a moderately interesting spot for scuba diving, although much of the time the area is rough, and anchoring a boat is difficult.
Mokolea has been described as a shore dive by some, but it should not be attempted from the shore due to strong currents and the distance between the dive spot and Kailua Beach.
See also
References
- "Oʻahu Islets". Offshore Islet Project. Bishop Museum. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- Clark, J. R. K. (2002). Hawaiʻi Place Names: Shores, Beaches, and Surf Sites. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-6278-7.
21°25′55″N 157°43′10″W / 21.43194°N 157.71944°W