Wainiha Beach Park at a Glance
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 in Bullet Points
- Located at the mouth of the Wainiha River
- Not good for swimming or snorkeling
Wainiha Beach Park Facilities (top)
Wainiha Beach Park Water Activities
Wainiha Beach Park Driving Directions / Location
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.
Address: Kuhio Highway, Uninc Kauai County, Hawaii 96714
Wainiha Beach Park Map (top)
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Wainiha Beach Park Weather (top)
Now
64°F
Windchill:
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Light Rain
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Location: Hanalei, HI, US
Wind: 13 mph N
Humidity: 78%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.11 in rising
Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 6:47 pm
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Thu
Hi: 76°F
Low: 58°F
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Fri
Hi: 77°F
Low: 59°F
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Wainiha Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Wainiha Beach Park 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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