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Haena Beach
4.9★ · 64 Google ratings · Haena, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 550 yd away · fills up
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 550 yd away
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Haena Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for snorkeling on calmer days
Multiple reef areas along the beach offer excellent visibility when waves are lower, particularly toward the eastern sections.
Plan time for Haena Cave nearby
A notable cave sits directly across the road, making it an easy addition to a beach visit.
Visit at sunset or early morning
Reviewers consistently praise the scenery at these times, with mountain backdrops and minimal crowds.
Arrive by 8am for parking
The lot fills completely by mid-morning, with visitors waiting for spaces even on non-peak days.
Expect strong waves and currents
Conditions vary from intense shore break to calm depending on season and tide, with lifeguards actively warning of rip currents.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · heavy drizzle
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
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📍 Haena, HI 96746, United States
🅿 Parking 550 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 550 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Haena Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 550 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Haena Beach?
150 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 Haena Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 550 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
