Kilauea Beach at a Glance
Kilauea Beach is where the Kilauea Stream empties into
the Pacific Ocean on Kauai’s North Shore. This small
beach is bordered by a densely vegetated hill and a rock
quarry, which is why Kilauea Beach is more famously
referred to as Quarry Beach or Rock Quarry Beach. The
rocky quarry, which overlooks the bay, was used during
the plantation days and has long been abandoned.
Kilauea Beach has a large pool which is created when the
Kilauea River strikes the sandbar. When the ocean is
calm, the pool is great for swimming. On the western
side of the beach opposite the pool is a wonderful
snorkeling spot. For fishing, the best spot is at the
mouth of Kilauea River.
Most days, though, Kilauea Beach turns murky from the
silt and mud carried by the Kilauea River. If the water
is murky, stay out of the water. It’s a good tip that
rip tides and sharks are present.
Kilauea Beach doesn’t have a reef barrier as well to
protect it from high ocean waves. When the sea is rough,
swimmers and snorkelers are advised to stay out of the
water. But because Kilauea Beach has no protective
barrier, this means the beach has plenty of challenging
waves for surfers and bodysurfers.
Kilauea Beach is great for spending a day of quiet.
Located off the beaten path, this secluded beach rarely
gets visitors. Sometimes, though, you’ll end up sharing
it with the Kauai vagabonds camping at the beach. Many
opt instead to kayak at Kilauea River bordering the
beach.
Kilauea Beach in Bullet Points
- Picnic tables
- Roadside parking
Kilauea Beach Facilities (top)
- Located at the mouth of Kilauea River
- A secluded beach
- More often referred to as Rocky Beach or Rock
Quarry Beach
- Water is sometimes murky from the silt carried
by the river
Kilauea Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Bodysurfing
Kilauea Beach Driving Directions / Location
From Lihue, take Highway 56. Take a right on Wailapa
Road. Continue driving for half a mile, then take a
left. Drive until you reach a dead end. Park on the road
and walk to the beach.
Address: Wailapa Rd., Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
Kilauea Beach Map (top)
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Kilauea Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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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
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 67°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers
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Kilauea Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kilauea Beach Reviews and Comments
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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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