Waimanalo Beach
4.7★ · 824 Google ratings, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 yd away · free
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
82°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Map of Waimanalo Beach
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 17 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on weekends
The beach fills with families on weekend mornings, but early arrival or weekday visits leave stretches nearly deserted.
Bring water shoes for shallow area
The first 20 meters of ocean has sand in the water and occasionally coarse sand, making cheap water shoes helpful.
Expect strong waves and currents
The water is rougher than nearby Kailua Beach with significant undertow, which can knock down even ten-year-olds.
Never leave valuables in car
Break-ins are frequent enough that several reviewers specifically warned against leaving anything visible or in the trunk.
Watch for Portuguese man-of-war
These jellyfish appear regularly in the water, sometimes frequently enough that swimming is not recommended on the day.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
82°F
Waves
6.2 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
15 mph from the E
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:23 AM.
Practical
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📍 Hawaii 96795
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Waimanalo Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
