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Olowalu Beach
4.4★ · 103 Google ratings · Olowalu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Free✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · free
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Free
Water
81°F
Map of Olowalu Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive before 8am for calm water
Morning visits offer the clearest water and flattest conditions, while afternoon swells can make snorkeling difficult.
Ideal for beginning snorkelers
Shallow sandy entry points, a protected cove with minimal waves.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring a dry bag for valuables
One visitor reported theft from the beach, so secure keys and wallet in waterproof gear rather than leaving them unattended.
Watch for sea urchins and coral
Shallow areas have numerous sea urchins and fragile coral close to the surface, especially at low tide.
Park off highway, not in sand
Parking is along the road shoulder, not in a formal lot; avoid the loose sand if your car.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · light drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
4.5 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:13 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:34 AM.
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📍 Olowalu, HI 96761
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
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Where do you park at Olowalu Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Olowalu Beach?
100 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 Olowalu Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
