Kealia Beach at a Glance
Kealia Beach is a 150-foot wide and 0.5-mile long sandy beach
located on a former Hawaiian plantation in Kauai’s Coconut Coast. Kealia means “salt bed” or “salt-encrusted bed,” a name referring to
the traditional Hawaiian method of collecting and drying salt.
Kealia Beach has been a site of salt mining for centuries.
While Kealia Beach offers limited swimming because there’s no reef
to protect the beach from swells coming from the middle, this means
plenty of waves to ride. Additionaly, the beach’s long sand bar
constantly provides surf breaks that surfers and boogie boarders
love.
On another hand, two rocky outcrops flank the beach and protect it
from high swells coming from the east and west. Swimmers are advised
to stay on the northern part of the beach, which is free of rip
tides and is out of the way of surfers. This part of the beach was
once used by inter-island steam ships that bring supplies for
plantations here for anchorage. The remains of the jetty, formerly
called Kealia Landing, are still visible from the shoreline.
As with most Kauai beaches, Kealia Beach is subject to changing
seasons. During winter months, dangerous waves and strong currents
characterize the beach. This beach has no lifeguard, so better stay
out of the water if you are not familiar with Hawaiian waves.
Kealia Beach in Bullet Points
- A small yet wide beach
- Favorite spot surfers and bodyboarders
- Has a changing sandbar that provides good surf breaks
Kealia Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Kealia Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Bodyboarding
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
Kealia Beach Driving Directions / Location
From Kapaa, take Highway 560. Take a right a little past Mile Marker
10. Kealia Beach is north of Kapaa.
Address: Kuhio Highway 56, North of Kapaa, Kealia, Kauai, HI 96751
Kealia Beach Map (top)
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Kealia Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Location: Kealia, HI, US
Wind: 18 mph NE
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in falling
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers
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Kealia Beach Photos (click to enlarge) (top)
Kealia Beach Reviews and Comments (top)
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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