Makapu‘U Beach
4.6★ · 51 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
82°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Makapu‘U Beach
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 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent tide pools for children
Rocky areas feature natural shallow pools where kids can play, especially before high tide arrives.
Visit early morning for solitude
Sunrise visitors found the beach secluded with wildlife visible; weekday mornings offer fewer crowds than family weekends.
Strong currents and shore break
Waves are rough with unpredictable currents and deep water that drops off quickly near shore.
Homeless encampments on beach
Visitors report homeless tents scattered across portions of the beach, particularly near Makapu'u Heiau.
Secure your car valuables
Reviewers specifically warn against leaving valuables visible in parked vehicles.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
82°F
Waves
6.8 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
15 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:24 AM.
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📍 Hawaii 96795, United States
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Makapu‘U Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Makapu‘U Beach?
40 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 Makapu‘U Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
