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Lawa'i Beach
4.5★ · 78 Google ratings · Poipu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
190 ft away
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 ft away
Water
81°F
Length
250 yd of shoreline
Sand
120 ft from the water to the back
Map of Lawa'i Beach
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1Parking190 ft from the listing2Restrooms200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for clear water
Visibility is noticeably better in morning hours before the water becomes murky later in the day.
Come for snorkeling, not sunbathing
The beach is tiny with minimal sand, but the reef offers abundant fish, sea turtles, and diverse marine life year-round.
Parking and facilities readily available
Public parking is usually easy to find across the street, with restrooms and a snack bar nearby.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2020–2026
Wear water shoes or reef booties
Entry and exit involve stepping on sharp rocks and coral that cause cuts and scrapes even for careful visitors.
Avoid windy or rough surf days
Wind and high surf make entry hazardous, reduce visibility, and create strong currents that push swimmers toward rocks.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
7.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
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📍 Poipu, HI 96756
🅿 Parking 190 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 200 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Lawa'i Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Lawa'i Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Lawa'i Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
