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Kauaʻi County beaches

Which Kauaʻi County beach is best right now? 81 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 6:27 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

9 beaches score 8.9 right now. These three have the best stretch ahead, then the lightest wind.

  1. 2021-10-08 11 43 25 View north from Hāʻena Beach in Hāʻena, Kauai, Hawaii18.9Excellent

    Ha'ena Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    Good stretch until 7:00 pm
    Air
    24°C75°F
    Water
    27°C80°F
    Wind
    12 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    1.2 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 pm, 7.2
  2. Hanakapiai Beach, Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Kapaa - panoramio28.9Excellent

    Hanakapiai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    Good stretch until 7:00 pm
    Air
    24°C75°F
    Water
    27°C80°F
    Wind
    12 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    1.2 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 pm, 7.2
  3. Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, United States38.9Excellent

    Hanalei Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    Good stretch until 7:00 pm
    Air
    24°C75°F
    Water
    27°C80°F
    Wind
    12 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    1.2 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 5 pm, 7.2

Kauaʻi County today

A good day for the beach across Kauaʻi County: 68 of 81 scored beaches are good right now, best in Eastern Kauaʻi County, water is 26 to 27°C80 to 81°F, and wind averages 14 km/h9 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 6:27 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Kauaʻi County

13 of 13 beaches scored, 6 good now

6.6GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Honokalaoa Beach, 8.2
Water
27°C81°F
Wind
23 km/h14 mph
Waves
1.2 m4 ft
Better right now

Eastern Kauaʻi County

68 of 68 beaches scored, 62 good now

7.8GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Ha'ena Beach, 8.9
Water
27°C80°F
Wind
12 km/h8 mph
Waves
1.3 m4 ft

  • Warmest water

    27°C81°F

    Miloliʻi Beach

    Kauaʻi County. 0.5°0.9° above the Kauaʻi County average. Score 8.3 Great.

  • Calmest sea

    1.1 m4 ft waves

    Pakala Beach

    Kauaʻi County. Wind 2 km/h1 mph.

Best hours

Kauaʻi County averages 7.9 Great this hour. The best hour today is 9 am (8.9); the weakest is 3 pm (6.8).

The strongest stretch runs 7 am to 12 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Kauaʻi County beaches

Every Kauaʻi County beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

81 beaches listed · 81 of 81 scored live

  1. 2021-10-08 11 43 25 View north from Hāʻena Beach in Hāʻena, Kauai, Hawaii

    Ha'ena Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  2. Hanakapiai Beach, Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Kapaa - panoramio

    Hanakapiai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, United States

    Hanalei Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  4. Kēʻē Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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    Kepuhi Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Lumahai Beach

    Lumahai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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    Maniniholo Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking

  8. Tunnels Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Homes along the Pacific Ocean at Waikoko Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, on February 25, 2024.

    Waikoko Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.9Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Honopu Beach Na Pali Coast Kauai Hawaii

    Honopu Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.8Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Kalalau Beach - Alone

    Kalalau Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.8Excellent

    1.2 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Amastridae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands; Extinct Collected at ʻAnini, n.w. Kauaʻi in alluvial wash deposits There are over twenty species of these endemic land snails

    Anini Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  13. "Puff the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honali" ~Lenny Lipton The first time I ever saw Hanalei on the north shore of Kauai, I thought it must be the

    Hideaway Beach, Princeville, North Shore, Kauai

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Tropical way Hideaways Beach Princeville Kauai Hawaii

    Hideaways Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. 2021-10-08 10 45 59 View north-northwest from Kalihikai Beach in Kalihiwai, Kauai, Hawaii

    Kalihi Kai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  16. Kalihiwai Beach

    Kalihiwai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Kauai, HI

    Kauapea Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. Hideaways Beach Strand Princeville Kauai Hawaii

    Pali Ke Kua Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. Hanalei Beach at Sunset - Pacific Ocean - Kauai - Hawaii

    Puu Poa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. Pool at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas Kauai

    Sea Lodge Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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    Secret Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Kauai, Hawaii

    Wyllie's Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  23. Beach at Anahola Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii

    Anahola Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. Beach at Anahola Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii

    ʻAliomanu Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. View north from Moloa'a Beach in Kauai, Hawaii

    Moloaʻa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.7Excellent

    1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  26. Milolii beach Kauai Hawaii

    Miloliʻi Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.3Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air25°C77°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. Milolii beach Kauai Hawaii

    Nualolo Kai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.3Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air25°C77°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  28. Honokalaoa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  29. Kalaoa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  30. Poʻooneone Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    8.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Drone view of ocean shoreline (Unsplash)

    Hanamaulu Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.9Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind14 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Timelapse2 16 Kalapaki Beach 2018-02-16 038-LR

    Kalapakī Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.9Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind14 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking

  33. Kipu Kai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.9Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind14 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Kalapaki Beach Sunset - Kauai - Hawaii

    Ninini Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.9Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind14 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Kealia Beach Kauai Hawaii

    Donkey Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind7 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Wave Meets Rock

    Kāhili Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. 2021-10-08 14 19 55 View north from Moloa'a Beach in Kauai, Hawaii

    Larsens Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  38. Pilaa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. Wave Meets Rock

    Waiakalua Iki Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Wave Meets Rock

    Waiakalua Nui Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 26°C80°F water.

    • Water26°C80°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. Cessna 182L Skylane (N3323R) on short final to land at Port Allen airport after dropping a couple of skydivers

    Salt Pond Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.6Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air25°C77°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  42. Kealia Beach Kauai Hawaii

    Keālia Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air23°C74°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  43. Wailua Beach, Kapaa - panoramio (2)

    Royal Coconut Coast

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air23°C74°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • Paid parking
  44. Wailua Beach, Kapaa

    Wailua Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air23°C74°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Wailua Beach, Kapaa - panoramio

    Waipouli

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air23°C74°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking

  46. Kauwaha Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C78°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  47. Keawanui Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C78°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  48. Puʻuwai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.4Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C78°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  49. GlassBeach

    Glass Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking

  50. Lāwaʻi Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  51. Palama Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  52. Secret Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C76°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  53. Kiahuna Beach at Poipu Kauai Hawaii

    Baby Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  54. Beach House Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  55. 2021-10-07 18 12 09 Green sea turtles near sunset on the beach at Poipu Beach Park in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii

    Brennecke Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking

  56. Gillins Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  57. Maha'ulepo Beach

    Ha'ula Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  58. Lawai Beach Resort at Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii.

    Hoai Bay / Lawai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Golden hour Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii

    Hoai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  60. Maha'ulepo Beach

    Kawailoa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  61. Live camKiahuna Beach at Poipu Kauai Hawaii

    Kiahuna Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  62. Live camLawai Beach Resort at Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii.

    Lawai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  63. Makawehi Bluff, Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

    Makawehi

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  64. Poipu Beach, Koloa (502724)

    Poipu Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  65. Aerial view of Poipu Beach Park on the island of Kauai, Hawaii

    Poipu Beach Park

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  66. 1 30 Shipwreck Beach 2018-01-30 042-LR

    Shipwreck Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  67. Golden hour Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii

    Waiohai Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • Free parking
  68. Kiahuna Beach at Poipu Kauai Hawaii

    Waterhouse Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    7.2Great

    1.4 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C78°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.4 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  69. Kaʻakuʻu Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    6.3Good

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  70. Keamano Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    6.3Good

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  71. Niihau-Trash-Beach

    Pōleho

    Kauaʻi County

    6.3Good

    1.2 m4 ft waves, breezy and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C79°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  72. Barking Sands

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C77°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  73. Polihale Beach

    Polihale Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C80°F water.

    • Water27°C80°F
    • Air25°C77°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  74. Davidsons Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Driving on the Beach at Kekaha Beach Park - Kekaha Kauai Hawaii

    Kekaha Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  76. Waiapua'a

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C75°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  77. Keanahaki Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.7Good

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air26°C80°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  78. Kamalino Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.0Fair

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  79. Kiʻekiʻe Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.0Fair

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  80. Nonopapa Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    5.0Fair

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air27°C80°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  81. Waimea Bay, Waimea (502785)

    Pakala Beach

    Kauaʻi County

    4.1Fair

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 27°C81°F water.

    • Water27°C81°F
    • Air24°C74°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Kauaʻi County beaches with live score pins

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Kauaʻi County beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Kauaʻi County right now?

Ha'ena Beach has the top Beach Score right now: 8.9 Excellent, with 12 km/h (7 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Kauaʻi County today?

Sea water is 26 to 27°C (80 to 81°F) across the 81 scored beaches. The warmest is Miloliʻi Beach, at 27°C (81°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Kauaʻi County right now?

Pakala Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.1 m (4 ft) with 2 km/h (1 mph) of wind.

Which Kauaʻi County beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Kauaʻi County today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 9 am, at 8.9 Excellent, and the strongest stretch runs 7 am to 12 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Kauaʻi County?

2 listed beaches have a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Kauaʻi County?

All 81 beaches in our data for Kauaʻi County are scored live on this page.

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