Hanakāpī‘Ai Beach
4.5★ · 186 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
350 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Hanakāpī‘Ai Beach
1
1Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Start early to hike out and back
The two-mile trail takes 50 minutes to two hours each way depending on fitness and conditions.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit in summer for actual sand
Winter storms remove sand, leaving only boulders and rocks on the beach.
Expect strong waves and dangerous currents
Ocean conditions here have caused serious injuries and deaths; rip currents and riptides can pull swimmers far from shore.
Wear waterproof hiking boots
The trail is muddy and slippery year-round, especially after rain; shoes with weak soles have failed mid-hike.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · light drizzle
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the E
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
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
Plan your visit
📍 Hawaii 96746
🌊 Water 280 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Hanakāpī‘Ai Beach?
280 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hanakāpī‘Ai Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
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