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Kawela Beach
4.6★ · 190 Google ratings · Kahuku, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 40 ft away
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Kawela Beach
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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 7 visitors · 2018–2026
Go for sunset views
This is the northernmost North Shore beach where you can watch the sunset over the ocean with minimal crowds.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early on weekends
The small parking lot fills by late morning, especially on Saturdays when the beach is popular.
Wear sturdy water shoes
Sharp volcanic rocks line the cove and beach, posing a hazard to bare feet.
Watch for broken glass
At least one visitor reported litter including broken bottles scattered on the sand.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · light drizzle
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.5 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 23:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Kahuku, HI 96731, United States
🅿 Parking 40 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kawela Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kawela Beach?
130 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 Kawela 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.
When is Kawela Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
