Right Beaches › Oahu › Koolauloa
Mālaekahana Beach
4.4★ · 21 Google ratings · Koolauloa, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 340 ft away
Water
79°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Mālaekahana Beach
1
2
3
1Parking200 yd from the listing2Restrooms340 ft from the listing3Showers200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for parking
Reviewers consistently noted plenty of parking availability, suggesting it does not experience severe crowding issues.
Beginner surfers find calm conditions
The western peninsula shelters the beach from larger swells affecting other North Shore breaks, creating gentler waves for learning.
White sand beach with facilities
Clean restroom facilities and white sand beach make it suitable for families and day visitors seeking basic amenities.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Check closure status before visiting
A visitor with weekend reservations worried about potential closures, suggesting the beach may close seasonally or for maintenance.
Be aware of strong currents
One visitor explicitly warned of serious current conditions that require attention while in the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · light drizzle
Water
79°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.8 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
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, 6:25 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Koolauloa, HI 96731
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 340 ft away
Nearby
Other beaches close by
0.6 miles away · shorter walk
0.7 miles away · shorter walk
2.3 miles away · shorter walk
2.9 miles away · shorter walk
3.7 miles away · shorter walk
4.3 miles away · shorter walk
Find another
Not the right one?
Find another beach that works for today.
Where are you starting from?
More options
What matters today?
Contribute
Been here recently?
Help other visitors with fresh information about Mālaekahana Beach. Everything below is optional except the last box.
Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mālaekahana Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mālaekahana Beach?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mālaekahana Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 340 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
