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Black Pot Beach

4.7★ · 68 Google ratings, Hawaii

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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 320 ft away
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 230 ft away
Water
79°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
1.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Black Pot Beach
Aerial map of Black Pot Beach
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1Parking320 ft from the listing2Restrooms230 ft from the listing3Drinking water320 ft from the listing
Access point of a 1.5 miles beach. USGS 2010 orthoimagery.
Guide

Good to know

Shallow water suits young children
The beach slopes gently for a long distance, allowing extended wading before depth increases significantly.
Visit at sunset for photos
The pier, mountains, and bay create a dramatic frame, especially in summer when conditions are calmest.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect crowds and arrive early
The beach is very popular, particularly at sunset; morning visits are quieter and parking is easier to find.
Check conditions after rain
Wind and rough surf with strong currents can develop, especially near the pier; the parking lot becomes muddy.
Restroom facilities need care
Multiple visitors reported the bathrooms are notably poor quality compared to other beaches on the island.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
75°F · heavy drizzle
Water
79°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
TimeTideHeight
04:42Low tide
12:39High tide
19:21Low tide

Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 Hawaii
🅿 Parking 320 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 230 ft away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Black Pot Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 320 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Black Pot Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Black Pot Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 230 ft from the listing.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.