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Kepuhi Beach

5.0★ · 18 Google ratings · Haena, Hawaii

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Parking Short walk Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 yd away
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids

How we know this

Map of Kepuhi Beach
Aerial map of Kepuhi Beach
USGS 2010 orthoimagery.
Guide

Good to know

Excellent for snorkeling
The sheltered cove and reef system provide good visibility, and visitors have reported seeing sea turtles.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early on weekdays
The beach stays quiet on weekdays but parking is very limited, so plan accordingly.
Winter waves and currents
Conditions can become rough during winter months, so check tide and current forecasts before entering the water.
Bring sturdy footwear
Tidal debris lines the beach and the large grain sand makes walking uncomfortable without shoes.
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
TimeTideHeight
04:42Low tide
12:39High tide
19:21Low tide

Last updated Sep 7, 6:51 AM.

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📍 Haena, HI 96746
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
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Common questions

Where do you park at Kepuhi Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kepuhi 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 Kepuhi 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.