🧭 Blonde Reef Shoaling Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Blonde Reef depths 4–25 ft; extends ~1.5 miles NW from SE side of Hilo Bay. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Recommended Approach Sector Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Approach from the north, favor the west shore; avoid northwest part of Blonde Reef. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Aids Marking The Channel Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Directional light on Coconut Point, lighted/unlighted buoys, and a 097.2° lighted range mark the entrance/channel. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Harbor/Operator Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 State-owned piers; Port of Hilo contact via Hawaii DOT Harbors Division (address and phone listed). 94% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Safety / Regulated Areas Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 A safety zone exists adjacent to the commercial piers (see 33 CFR 165 references). 93% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance/Channel Project Depth Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Federal project: entrance channel and Kūhiō Bay basin maintained at ~35 ft depth. 92% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Approach Currents Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 A north‑northwest current of about 1 knot reported in the approach; river outflow can set north after heavy rains. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Traffic Caution - Local Fishing Fleet Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Large fleet of fishing boats operates in outer Hilo Bay; movements may be uncertain—maintain sharp lookout. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment