Kilauea Beach, Kauai

Kilauea Beach is located where 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 Kilauea River. The beach doesn’t have a reef barrier 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 bodyboarders.

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

• 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

• Picnic tables
• Roadside parking
• No lifeguards

• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Fishing
• Surfing
• Bodysurfing

Address: Wailapa Rd., Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754

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Kilauea Beach Weather (top)

Now 66°F Windchill: 66°F Mostly Cloudy

Location: Kilauea, HI, US Wind: 15 mph NE Humidity: 70% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.05 in falling Sunrise: 6:41 am Sunset: 6:48 pm

Sat Hi: 79°F Low: 62°F Scattered Showers

Sun Hi: 81°F Low: 61°F Mostly 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.