Punaluu Beach
4.5★ · 26 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Water
82°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Map of Punaluu Beach
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for good seating
Popular spots fill up, so get there before mid-morning to claim a comfortable place to sit.
Go on weekdays for calm water
One visitor noted the beach is busy on weekends but has calm waters on other days.
Rent a car to visit
Located away from Waikiki and right off a busy highway, a vehicle makes access much easier.
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
Watch for strong currents offshore
A visitor reported a strong current when swimming far from shore, so stay close to land.
Expect litter on the beach
Bags of trash left behind by visitors are common, which detracts from the natural setting.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · drizzle
Water
82°F
Waves
7.5 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the E
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.
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📍 Hawaii 96717
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Punaluu Beach?
90 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 Punaluu Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
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