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Shipwreck Beach (Poipu)
4.7★ · 702 Google ratings · Poipu, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 220 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
81°F
Length
525 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Shipwreck Beach (Poipu)
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms220 ft 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 10 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2016–2026
Come at sunset for views
Late afternoon and evening visits are peaceful with fewer crowds and spectacular light for photos or wildlife like.
Plan a coastal hike instead
The Mahaulepu Heritage Trail starts here and offers stunning ocean views, tide pools, and wildlife spotting with minimal crowds.
Arrive early for parking
The small lot fills by mid-morning, forcing visitors to park up the road or on dirt areas near the Hyatt.
Expect powerful waves year-round
Waves are consistently large and grow even bigger in summer months, making traditional swimming uncomfortable or risky.
Bring water and sun protection
The beach has limited facilities with just an outhouse and no shade except scattered trees.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
7.3 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
16 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:45 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:40 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:50 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Poipu, HI 96756
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 220 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shipwreck Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Shipwreck Beach?
110 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 Shipwreck Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 220 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
