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Makena Big Beach
4.6★ · 31 Google ratings · Wailea, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
60 ft away
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 180 ft away
Water
82°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Makena Big Beach
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1Parking50 ft from the listing2Restrooms180 ft from the listing3Picnic tables200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit for stunning scenery and swimming
The beach features soft white sand, clear water, and a peaceful atmosphere that visitors consistently rank as Maui's best.
Expect powerful waves and strong currents
Multiple visitors report dangerous shorebreak and waves that pound hard, with at least one mentioning hazardous currents.
Arrive early to secure parking
Street parking fills up quickly and the beach becomes crowded later in the day.
Bring water and supplies
No showers, toilets, or vendors are available on the beach, so bring everything you need for the day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · light drizzle
Water
82°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:16 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Wailea, HI 96753
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 180 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Makena Big Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Makena Big Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Makena Big Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 180 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
