Hookipa Beach Park at a Glance
Hookipa Beach Park, located on Maui’s famous
Hana Highway, is world-renowned for its windsurfing
and other oceansport activities. It’s one of the best
beaches in the world for windsurfing and two world-class
competitions take place here each year.
Visit this beach during the Aloha Classic or Red Bull contests
to catch some of the best surfers in the world. Several
other water sport competitions are held here annually –
just check with local hotels or visitor spots for a list
of calendar events.
At this popular cliff-lined beach, surfers come from all
corners of the earth to ride the unique break. The waves
can be sizeable and the currents challenging, so novice
surfing is discouraged. Spectators can watch surfers and
windsurfers from an elevated overlook point.
Hookipa Beach is complemented by the presence of a large
coral reef area that tames incoming waves, so when the surf
is not that strong, swimming and snorkeling are possible.
In the winter months, the waves can reach heights of 15
feet and more.
The beach itself is little more than a strip of white sand
behind a wide, rocky shelf. The nearshore ocean bottom is
a mixture of reef and patches of sand. Because of this,
the main water activities are windsurfing, surfing and fishing.
Hookipa Beach Park in Bullet Points
- One of the best beaches in the world for windsurfing
- World-class competitions take place here
- Swimming and snorkeling conditions are fair due
to strong currents, high surf and rocky ocean bottom
Hookipa Beach Park Facilities (top)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic pavilions
- Parking
- No lifeguards
Hookipa Beach Park Water Activities
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Hookipa Beach Park Location
Address: Mile #9, Hana Highway, Paia, HI, 96779
Hookipa Beach Park Map (top)
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Hookipa Beach Park Weather (top)
Now
75°F
Windchill:
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Location: Paia, HI, US
Wind: 15 mph N
Humidity: 48%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.03 in steady
Sunrise: 6:31 am
Sunset: 6:36 pm
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Thu
Hi: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
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Fri
Hi: 76°F
Low: 66°F
PM Showers
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Hookipa Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Hookipa 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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