π§ Blonde Reef Shoaling Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 Blonde Reef depths 4β25 ft; extends ~1.5 miles NW from SE side of Hilo Bay. 95% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Recommended Approach Sector Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 Approach from the north, favor the west shore; avoid northwest part of Blonde Reef. 95% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Aids Marking The Channel Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 Directional light on Coconut Point, lighted/unlighted buoys, and a 097.2Β° lighted range mark the entrance/channel. 95% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Harbor/Operator Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 State-owned piers; Port of Hilo contact via Hawaii DOT Harbors Division (address and phone listed). 94% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Safety / Regulated Areas Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 A safety zone exists adjacent to the commercial piers (see 33 CFR 165 references). 93% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Entrance/Channel Project Depth Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 Federal project: entrance channel and KΕ«hiΕ Bay basin maintained at ~35 ft depth. 92% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Approach Currents Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 A northβnorthwest current of about 1 knot reported in the approach; river outflow can set north after heavy rains. 90% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment
π§ Traffic Caution - Local Fishing Fleet Official Source Β· Verified Jul 02, 2026 Large fleet of fishing boats operates in outer Hilo Bay; movements may be uncertainβmaintain sharp lookout. 90% Confidence β Confirm π¬ Comment