Haena Beach Park, Kauai

This beach on Kauai’s north shore is also known as Maniniholo Beach, named after the large schools of convict fish (manini fish) that feed on the coral here. Vegetated sand dunes bake up the backshore of Haena Beach. Offshore are two large reefs, the Makua Reef to the east and the Hauwa Reef to the west. But the beach itself is not protected by a reef; it is fully exposed to the open ocean and high surf.

That’s why during times of high surf, which is common during the winter months (November to March), there are strong currents and a powerful shorebreak. It is not recommended to enter the water during high surf as drownings and near drownings have happened here. During the summer months when the waters are calmer, the snorkeling conditions near the reef are good.

Haena Beach Park in Bullet Points

• Sandy beach on the north shore of Kauai
• Good swimming conditions in the summer
• Famous surfing beach during the winter
• The beach is good for picnics, beachcombing and sunbathing
  
• Camping with a permit is allowed

• Showers
• Restrooms
• Picnic and barbecue areas
• Lifeguard

• Swimming
• Surfing
• Bodyboarding

Haena Beach Park Map (top)

Haena Beach Park Weather (top)

Now 65°F Windchill: 65°F Light Rain

Location: Hanalei, HI, US Wind: 9 mph N Humidity: 90% Visibility: 0.07 mi Pressure: 30.09 in steady Sunrise: 6:43 am Sunset: 6:47 pm

Thu Hi: 78°F Low: 58°F Partly Cloudy

Fri Hi: 77°F Low: 59°F Showers

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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.