Punaluʻu Beach
4.7★ · 1,447 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 ft away
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
300 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Punaluʻu Beach
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1Parking100 ft from the listing2Restrooms200 yd from the listing3Showers175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2018–2026
Come during weekday midday hours
Afternoon visits on weekdays bring fewer crowds and available parking compared to mornings or weekends.
Sea turtles are frequently visible
Visitors regularly spot multiple green sea turtles resting on sand or in shallow water during the day.
Use the south parking lot
Free county park parking is available at the south end, while the north lot charges $15 minimum.
Wear water shoes in the ocean
The water contains rocks and sea urchins that make wading uncomfortable without foot protection.
Expect rough surf and strong wind
Waves are rough and conditions often windy, making swimming difficult even for experienced swimmers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · heavy drizzle
Water
81°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.2 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the NE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:23 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:43 AM.
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🅿 Parking 100 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Punaluʻu Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Punaluʻu Beach?
60 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 Punaluʻu Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
