Blakely Harbor Reefs  |  USA: Hawaii

Wall, Large Rock Formation / Pinnacle, Boulder Pile / Shelves, Eel Grass Beds

Blakely Harbor is a fantastic location for divers or all levels. It is well protected from the currents and weather, and is in close proximity to boat launches (such as Alki). Since this location requires boat access it is less frequented by divers thus teaming with countless varieties of fish and invertebrates. There are three dive sites marked with large orange mooring buoys at the point.

• Northern Buoy: Metridium Wall

  As you hit the bottom of the line at about 30' turn north and swim through the short crevice. Turn right when it opens up and you’ll be at a beautiful life covered wall, only about 12’ high but covered with creatures. From here you can swim all around the stacked rocky reef and follow a narrow finger down to greater depths. The southern side of the finger exposes more short walls and ledges.

• Middle Buoy: Liker's Reef

  It isn’t a true Pinnacle but rather a very dynamic finger jetting out from the point then has a series of walls and abrupt ledges all the way around. From the bottom of the buoy line turn west toward shore and you’ll swiftly be greeted by exciting structures that possess endless possibilities to explore. The top is as shallow as 8’ in at its highest point and drops off on both the north and south sides to 30-60’.

• Southern Buoy: The Boulders

  The bottom of the buoy line sits beyond 70’ so it is an exciting drop into a series of very large boulders and rocky structures. Though the reef life in this area is more sterile that the other two sites in the harbor, it still boasts some large lingcod and interesting landscapes.

Please be quite and respectful of the private shoreline. There are nice houses all along the shore and it is all private. Please don’t give divers a bad rep and stay off the beach and keep the noise down.

Blakely Harbor (or Port Blakely depending on the map) is on the Southeast corner of Bainbridge Island. The rock reefs are on the northeast corner of the harbor mouth and are marked with large oarnge mooring buoys.