Wainiha Beach Park Photos
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Wainiha Beach Park, Kauai
Wainiha Beach Park is one of the very few Kauai beaches that is off limits to swimming at all times of the year. Like other Kauai beaches located near a river, Wainiha Beach has no reef to shelter the bay from big waves coming from the center. Being at constant conflict with Wainiha River and being constantly exposed to high surf means the beach has plenty of treacherous situations. Anyone who dives into Wainiha Beach has to deal with dangerous rip currents, powerful backwash and a pounding shorebreak. A few drownings and near-drownings have happened here in the past.
The beach is fed by the Wainiha River at its eastern end. As such, Wainiha Beach tends to be murky most of the time from the silt deposited by the river. Its poor water quality combined with dangerous ocean conditions makes the beach unappealing to swimmers. The beach is also not recommended for snorkeling. Surfers, however, are frequently seen on the river side of the bay riding a break.
Wainiha Beach Park is also popular fishing spot. Locals are often found fishing from a boat at the mouth of the river. It is also used more often for beachcombing and beachwalking than for water-based activities as the beach is fronted by a long strip of gorgeous sand.
Wainiha Beach Park Overview
- Located at the mouth of the Wainiha River
- Not good for swimming or snorkeling
Location: Kuhio Highway, Uninc Kauai County, Hawaii 96714 Directions: From Lihue, take Highway 560 (Kuhio Highway). Drive past Princeville and continue on Highway 560 for about 6.5 miles. Wainiha Beach Park is on the right.
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