Wailua Beach at a Glance
Wailua Beach is a wind-swept, white-sand beach located at
the mouth of the Wailua River on Kauai’s Coconut Coast (east shore).
This beach is 100 feet (30 m) wide and half-a-mile (800 m) long; it
encompasses the Wailua River State Park and Wailua
Bay.
With no protective reef to protect the beach against the
open ocean and the strong tradewinds, the swells are
always large – all the reason why surfers, and bodyboarders love Wailua Beach. This is
despite the fact that the water tends to be murky
because of the river water entering the ocean here.
Due to its poor water quality and exposure to open
ocean, Wailua Beach makes poor swimming conditions and is not a
beach for novices. Also, the river and the ocean are
always clashing, creating nasty rip
tides, dangerous shorebreaks and strong and treacherous
currents.
Even though the beach is not good for swimming or
snorkeling, many local families are seen picnicking
under the Wailua Bridge located near the mouth of the
river. Wailua River in itself offers many activities.
During summer, outrigger canoe races are held here.
Waterskiing boats, kayak equipment and hiking
expeditions up the Wailua River are also offered by nearby
rental services.
Located at the river's mouth (on the southern end of the beach) are several historical sites,
including Hawaiian temples and petroglyphs believed to
be carved by the very first Polynesians who arrived in
Hawaii. The very first Polynesians are believed to have
landed in Wailua Bay.
Wailua Beach in Bullet Points
- A wide beach
- Water is murky
- Located at the mouth of Wailua River
- Not good for swimming, snorkeling and novice
surfing
- Located near historical sites
Wailua Beach Facilities (top)
- Part-time lifeguard
- Kayak and water-skiing rentals
- Hiking expeditions
- Parking
Wailua Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Outrigger canoeing
- Kayaking
- Waterskiing
- Bodyboarding
- Sailing
- Fishing
Wailua Beach Driving Directions / Location
Take Highway 560 (Kuhio Highway). A little past the
intersecting Highway 580 (Kuamoo Road) is the now-closed
Coco Palms Resort; Wailua Beach is across the street. To
park, take a left into the Wailua River State Park. You
can also park on Papaloa Road behind the Shell station
if you want to access the beach from its northern end.
Address: 56 Kuhio Highway, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
Wailua Beach Map (top)
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Wailua Beach Weather (top)
Now
68°F
Windchill:
68°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Kapaa, HI, US
Wind: 15 mph NE
Humidity: 59%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.13 in steady
Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 6:48 pm
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Fri
Hi: 72°F
Low: 65°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 75°F
Low: 68°F
Scattered Showers
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Wailua Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Wailua 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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