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Kua Bay at a Glance

This is a beach for those who like a good outdoor adventure. Kua Bay is part of the 1 ½-mile Kona Coast State Park, which runs north to south along the leeward side of Big Island. Kua Bay marks the northern end of this park and features several hiking trails, a cinder cone, and a number of lookout points from which you can get great views of the salt-and-pepper coatline.

The bay shifts between calm and rough seasons, so there’s room for a wide range of water activities. Swimming and snorkeling are the most popular activities in the summer, when the water is calm and peaceful. Surfers and boogie borders usually come over in the winter to enjoy the rough waves.

Also a major attraction is the marine wildlife that has long thrived along the bay. On calmer days, you can find turtles and dolphins not far from the shore-some of the turtles actually swim up to the coast, playing and digging in plain view. Dolphins are a less common sight, but they do make frequent appearances in the summer.

Access to Kua Bay is a bit of a challenge. Visitors have to pass a rough, unpaved trail off the highway, which stretches for about a mile and a half. It’s possible to get through with a sedan, but a four-wheel drive is usually recommended. The parking lot is unpaved as well and tends to be crowded in the peak seasons. If you’re spending the day, consider setting up camp at the nearby Mahaiula Beach, where you’ll find picnic areas and camping grounds.

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Kua Bay Location

Address: Hwy. 19, north of mile marker 88, HI 96740

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Kua Bay Weather (top)

Now
74°F
Windchill:
74°F

Fair
Location: Kailua Kona, HI, US
Wind: 0 mph N
Humidity: 59%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.01 in rising
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 5:44 pm
Fri
Hi: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 74°F
Partly Cloudy

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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.


 

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