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Kalihiwai Bay Beach at a Glance

Kalihiwai Beach is a wide, white sand beach from Kalihiwai Bay and is located about a mile and a-half from the town of Kilauea. This secluded beach is fed by the Kalihiwai River and enclosed by lava cliffs on each side. The beach is fringed by grassy spots and shady ironwood trees great for picnicking. Some days, spinner dolphins can also be spotted from the shoreline. Another way to enjoy your visit to the beach is rent a kayak and have some adventure up the Kalihiwai River to the waterfalls.

The only time you can safely swim on the beach is in summer when the waves are small and the ocean is calm. An alternative option is to take a dip instead at the shallow tide pools. More often, however, the tide pools are used by locals for fishing or raft-floating. If you want to snorkel, try the far eastern end of the bay. However, don’t expect to see as much corals and fishes to see as you would in premier snorkeling spots such as Tunnels and Kee Beach.

The best part of the beach is its sandy bottom that allows the waves to break even perfect for boogie boarding, wave jumping, and beginner surfing.

After a rain, stay away from the water especially at the area near the mouth of the river to avoid getting Leptospirosis, a form of bacterial infection.

During winter, swimming and snorkeling is advised against. The waves become big and Kalihiwai Beach has no fringing reef and has no lifeguards. Skilled surfers are usually seen around the cliff located on the right side of the bay for the big waves. If you’re not an expert in Hawaiian wave riding, don’t jump into the waves.

Kalihiwai Bay Beach in Bullet Points

  • Good family beach
  • Good for bodyboarding and beginning surfers
  • Located at the mouth of the Kalihiwai River
  • Has shallow tide pools for fishing and floating on a raft
  • Offers good swimming and snorkeling opportunities

Kalihiwai Bay Beach Facilities (top)

  • Limited roadside parking

Kalihiwai Bay Beach Water Activities

  • Swimming
  • Bodyboarding
  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing

Kalihiwai Bay Beach Driving Directions / Location

From Kilauea, take Highway 56. Take a right on Kalihiwai Road, which is located before Mile Marker 24. Kalihiwai is approximately 1 mile away.

Address: Kalihiwai Road, Kauai, HI

Kalihiwai Bay Beach Map (top)

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Kalihiwai Bay Beach Weather (top)

Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F

Partly Cloudy
Location: Kilauea, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph E
Humidity: 71%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.05 in rising
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 67°F
Scattered Showers
Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers

Kalihiwai Bay Beach Photos (click to enlarge) (top)

     
     
     

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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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