Hanalei Beach
4.8★ · 958 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away · about 34 spaces · free
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 220 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
1.3 miles of shoreline
Map of Hanalei Beach
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1Parking220 ft from the listing2Restrooms and drinking water220 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2017–2026
Ideal for beginner surfing and families
Shallow water, small waves, and a sheltered bay make this beach suited for learning to surf and for.
Walk further from parking for solitude
The beach is over a mile long, so a short walk provides quieter spots even when the main.
Arrive before 9am for parking
The lot fills rapidly on weekends and busy days, though multiple free lots across the beach length improve availability.
Check conditions after heavy rain
Recent rainfall can turn water brown and trigger water quality advisories across the north shore lasting several days.
Bring shade and strong sunscreen
The beach has no natural shade, and sun exposure is intense even on cloudy days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · showers
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.6 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 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 96714
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing, Anae Rd Lot
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 220 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hanalei Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hanalei Beach?
290 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 Hanalei Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 220 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
