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Operator article on the St. Anthony and Z-block area off Keawakapu.
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Keawakapu South
South Maui shore entry for the St. Anthony and Z-blocks.
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Shore access at Keawakapu on South Maui, used as a launch point for scooter and kayak dives to the St. Anthony wreck and the Z-block artificial reef.
About Keawakapu South
Keawakapu South is a South Maui beach entry used to reach the St. Anthony wreck and Z-block artificial reef, with a shallow start and the calm-morning window that makes the offshore run workable.
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Research Estimate At Keawakapu South
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Keawakapu South?
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Keawakapu South Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 36m
Depth Note
The beach entry is shallow, while the St. Anthony and Z-blocks sit farther offshore in the roughly 18-36m band.
Best Season
Winter (November-March)
Typical Conditions
Gentle South Maui beach conditions on calm mornings, with a sandy nearshore start and a reef-and-sand mix farther out.
Safety & Access At Keawakapu South
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilitySurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Watch the reef edges at both ends of the beach and avoid the site after south swells or heavy trade-wind chop. Morning calm is the safest window.
Access Restrictions
Parking is limited and no lifeguards are posted, so the site is easiest when south swell is down and the water is clear.
Legal Notes
Maui County CORA rules allow SCUBA at Keawakapu Beach Access (South) and (North) during posted hours and limit gear left on the beach.
Local Intel For Keawakapu South
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for training dives and straightforward shore sessions; the scooter and kayak routes to the wreck and artificial reef are the more ambitious use case.
Freediving
Freediving fits the shallow beach-water portion best, but the offshore reef system is not a casual freedive objective.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works on calm days close to shore, but the site is better known as a scuba launch point than a snorkel beach.
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Wildlife at Keawakapu South
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Recent Logged Visits At Keawakapu South
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Avg. Visibility24m
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Keawakapu South Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Keawakapu South Guide - Sources and Updates
Last Updated
Research Sources
mauinow.com · Second Independent
News report on the Keawakapu artificial reef expansion.
safetoswimhawaii.com · Guide
Independent beach-safety profile for Keawakapu.
www.godivemaui.com · Directory
South Maui dive-site guide with a Keawakapu entry.
www.mauicounty.gov · Official
Maui County CORA permit table covering Keawakapu Beach Access.
www.salty.co · Guide
Independent beach guide noting crowding and parking conditions.
www.scubaweather.com · Second Independent
Keawakapu South weather page with visibility and current baselines.
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