Kaihalulu Beach, or better known as Red Sand Beach,
located just south of Maui’s
Hana Bay, has uniquely-colored
red-black sand, a product of the cinder cone hill that surrounds the cove. Red Sand Beach is a very isolated and romantic spot. It’s
so isolated that nude sunbathing is not uncommon here.
The beautiful ironwood trees continuously sprinkle numerous needles
that blanket the ground. Red Sand Beach takes some maneuvering to
get down to the water’s edge and can be somewhat slippery due to
crumbling cinder and pine needles from the trees, but the payoff is
definitely worth the challenge. The blue ocean, the red sand, the
green trees and the black lava sea wall make for a very unique
sight. Bring your camera!
Although Red Sand Beach is partially protected by a reef, it is not
the best for swimming, except during the rare times when the waters
are completely calm. This is also when the snorkeling conditions are
best. Snorkeling at Red Sand Beach can be a truly unique and
unforgettable experience thanks to the bright reef creatures below
the surface.
Kaihalulu, the Hawaiian name of Red Sand Beach, means “roaring sea.”
If you decide to go into the water, be cautious because often times
there is a fast-moving rip current that flows out to the open ocean
at the north end of the beach. Also, do not swim behind the lava sea
wall because the currents are so strong, you may not be able to swim
back to shore.
Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu Beach) in Bullet Points
Unique red sand beach near Hana
Amazing scenery, great photo opportunities
Swimming and snorkeling only possible during calm waters
Location: Hana, HI, US
Wind: 10 mph NE
Humidity: 68%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.98 in falling
Sunrise: 6:09 am
Sunset: 6:34 pm
Sun
Hi: 86°F Low: 72°F
Showers
Mon
Hi: 86°F Low: 72°F
Showers
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