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Mōkapu Beach
4.7★ · 27 Google ratings · Wailea-Makena, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
81°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 ft from the water to the back
Map of Mōkapu Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms and showers150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive before 10am for calm water
Morning visits offer the clearest, calmest conditions and minimal crowds.
Snorkel the south end
The rocky south end offers excellent snorkeling with abundant fish and turtles.
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 · 2018–2026
Expect rocks in the water
The beach has substantial rocks both in and around the water, particularly on the sides and at the south end.
Plan for heavy foot traffic
This beach is popular with local residents for walking, resulting in continuous pedestrian traffic throughout the day.
Wind and wave conditions vary
Wind can be significant here, and wave height varies; some days bring calm water while other days produce.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · heavy drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
4.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the NNW
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
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📍 Wailea-Makena, HI 96753
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mōkapu Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mōkapu 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 Mōkapu Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
