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Wailea Beach
4.8★ · 68 Google ratings · Wailea-Makena, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · free · fills up
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
81°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
450 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Wailea Beach
1
1Restrooms and showers125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Plan for snorkeling and wildlife
The beach offers clear water with vibrant coral reefs, active sea turtles, abundant fish, and occasional whale sightings.
Visit mornings for calm water
Early visits offer gentler waves and less crowding than afternoons, creating ideal conditions for swimming and wading.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2020–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly, especially midday, and finding a spot can take considerable time during peak hours.
Expect crowds from resort guests
The beach draws many visitors from nearby resorts, making it busier than some alternative Maui beaches.
Check tide and wave conditions
Visitors report variable conditions including high tides and strong currents that sometimes accompany larger waves.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · heavy drizzle
Water
81°F
Waves
4.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:16 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Wailea-Makena, HI 96753
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wailea 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 Wailea 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 Wailea Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
