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Brennecke's Beach
4.7★ · 219 Google ratings · Poipu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 180 ft away · fills up
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
81°F
Length
375 yd of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Map of Brennecke's Beach
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1Parking180 ft from the listing2Picnic tables340 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for boogie boarding and body surfing
The waves here are ideal for riders of all levels, from beginners to experienced boogie boarders seeking strong swells.
Sea turtles frequent the water and shore
Turtles swim alongside swimmers and rest on rocks; reviewers recommend visiting at evening for more sightings and avoiding camera flash.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early to secure parking
The small lot fills quickly, especially on weekends and during peak hours.
Expect strong, unpredictable waves
Waves come from multiple directions and can be rough; reviewers warn against entering without experience in ocean conditions.
Watch for shallow rocks underfoot
Lava rocks lie close to shore and underwater; water shoes or fins help prevent stubbed toes and cuts.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
7.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:45 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:40 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
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📍 Poipu, HI 96756
🅿 Parking 180 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Brennecke's Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Brennecke's Beach?
70 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 Brennecke's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
