Jumps/USA/Hawaii/Black Rock
DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Black Rock Cliff Diving

Hana, United States

Jump spotSpot Type
WaterWater Type
40 ftJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Alert details for this jump spot

Black Rock is a cliff jump spot in Hana, Hawaii, United States. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: Shorebreak, surge, sharp lava rock, slippery exits, and remote response times are the main risks.

Overview

Jumping at Black Rock: At a Glance

Black Rock is a black-lava saltwater shoreline spot near Hana and Waianapanapa in Hana, Hawaii, United States. Treat it as an unstaffed cliff-diving reference point where access, water level, and the exact landing zone need a fresh local check before any visit.

Quick Answer

Black Rock is a cliff jump spot in Hana, Hawaii, United States. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

Key Takeaway

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: Shorebreak, surge, sharp lava rock, slippery exits, and remote response times are the main risks.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Black Rock

Water Depth

Surf, surge, and tide control whether the landing zone is usable. Avoid rough seas or low visibility.

Access

Follow lawful park and shoreline access rules, and stay out if closures or surf warnings are posted.

Approach

Expect sharp lava rock, wet footing, and limited exit options around the shoreline.

Hazards

Shorebreak, surge, sharp lava rock, slippery exits, and remote response times are the main risks.

Ledge Notes

No ledge note is attached, so inspect the exact edge, landing path, and exit before entering.

Safety Notes

Shorebreak, surge, sharp lava rock, slippery exits, and remote response times are the main risks.

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Map location

Black Rock

Hana, United States

20.78493, -156.00579

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionUSA
LocationHana area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates20.78493, -156.00579
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height40 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
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What to know about Cliff jumping at Black Rock.

Black Rock sits around Hana, HI, United States, putting this coastal cliff spot in the orbit of Hana and the broader HI area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

Seasonal conditions matter here, especially after storms, drought, high flow, or unusually low water. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The assumed risks include unknown depth, changing water levels, unstable footing, hard landings, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Black Rock.

Is Black Rock open for cliff diving?+
Follow lawful park and shoreline access rules, and stay out if closures or surf warnings are posted.
How high is Black Rock?+
Black Rock is reported around up to about 40 feet. Recheck the exact takeoff and landing zone because water level and usable ledges can change.
What should I check before jumping at Black Rock?+
Check permission, current water conditions, depth, submerged hazards, the takeoff stance, the landing path, and the exit route. Shorebreak, surge, sharp lava rock, slippery exits, and remote response times are the main risks.

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