03-13-2011, 08:13 AM
Well Puna side is not known for swimmer friendly beaches. Kehena and new Kaimu can be very dangerous depending on what currents are happening day to day. Which explains the fairly recent Kehena drowning of a local who you would think would know the beach. Even the rescuers on that drowning had to be rescued. The warm ponds at Ahalanui you can lap back/forth a bit. Biggest down side is water can be contaminated by bacteria and thieves like to grab car keys there. Issac Hale boat ramp area can be good depending on the waves coming in but def. watch the boats and be careful on the rocks.