Kalihiwai Beach
4.6★ · 354 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Water
79°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
500 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Kalihiwai Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2015–2026
Good for boogie boarding most seasons
Consistent waves make it popular with board riders.
River offers calm water option
The river mouth on the west side has shallow, still water where small children can play without ocean waves.
Plan for no facilities
There are no bathrooms, showers, or lifeguards, so bring water and plan your timing accordingly.
Check winter conditions first
Waves and currents are powerful from November through March, requiring strong swimming experience.
Respect this as a local community
Drive slowly through residential streets, avoid photography of homes, and expect limited welcome to tourists.
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
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.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Kalihiwai 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 Kalihiwai Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
