Wailua Beach at a Glance
Wailua Beach is a wind-swept, white sand beach lying at
the mouth of the Wailua River on Kauai’s Coconut Coast.
This beach is 100 feet wide and half a-mile long; it
encompasses the Wailua River State Park and the Wailua
Bay.
With no protective reef to protect the beach against the
open ocean and the strong trade winds, the swells are
always large--- all the reason why surfers, body
surfers, and body boarders love Wailua Beach. This is
despite the fact that water here tends to be murky
because of the river water.
Due to its poor water quality and exposure to open
ocean, Wailua Beach makes poor swimming and is not a
beach for novices. Also, the river and the ocean are
always clashing, creating in the process nasty rip
tides, dangerous shore breaks, 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 there.
Water-skiing boats, kayak equipment, and hiking
expeditions up Wailua River are also offered by nearby
rental services.
At the rivers mouth are several historical sites
including Hawaiian temples and petroglyphs believed to
be carved by the very first Polynesians to arrive in
Hawaii. The very first Polynesians are believed to have
landed in Wailua Bay.
Accessing Wailua Beach is easy. Just drive to Coco Palms
Resort; Wailua Beach is across the resort.
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
- Water skiing
- 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 north end.
Address: 56 Kuhio Highway, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
Wailua Beach Map (top)
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Wailua Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Kapaa, 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: 79°F
Low: 73°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 79°F
Low: 72°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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