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Secret Beach (MCBH)
4.5★ · 271 Google ratings · MCBH, Hawaii
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Restrooms
None reported
Water
82°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Secret Beach (MCBH)
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for young children and calm water
The sheltered cove has minimal waves and shallow water throughout, making it popular with families bringing small children.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Military base access required
Entry requires a military ID or accompaniment by active duty or military family.
Visit at high tide for snorkeling
At low tide the water becomes extremely shallow and coral cuts are likely; reviewers consistently recommend high tide.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · light drizzle
Water
82°F
Waves
6.6 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:48 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:23 AM.
Crowds
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Secret Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Secret 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.
When is Secret Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Fri 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
