Dixie Maru Cove (Kapukahehu Beach) at a Glance
Located on Molokai's west coast, Dixie Maru Cove is a protected
and crescent-shaped white-sand beach at the head of a small
bay. The cove is surrounded by lava outcroppings and is
a nice place to enjoy the water, whether it's for a quick
dip, a relaxing swim, or snorkeling.
Fringed by a reef, the beach has calm waters during the
summer. This is when the swimming and snorkeling conditions
are the best. If you're in an adventurous mood, you can
explore the nearby tide pools at the outer point of the
cove. However, be sure to wear shoes that can withstand
sharp lava rocks.
Dixie Maru Cove got its second name "Dixie Maru" from a
Japanese fishing boat name plate. In Japanese culture, "maru"
is a suffix added by sailors to their ship names as this
term connotes something that is beloved. The term "maru"
in itself represents a sense of perfection.
It was in the 1920s when the Japanese sailboat Dixie Maru
was wrecked off the shore and its name plate was then hung
near the beach's gate. From then on, the remote beach has
been fondly called Dixi Maru Cove. It is, however, also
known among locals as Kapukahehu Beach.
The beach is popular among local families, as it is a tad
bit hard to reach. But once you get to the beach, you’ll
realize that it was worth the effort. Inside the cove is
a crescent of golden sand where you can have a nice little
picnic.
Dixie Maru Cove in Bullet Points
- Small, crescent-shaped bay with a small white sand
beach
- Located on Molokai's west coast
- Named after a Japanese fishing boat that was wrecked
off the shore
- Swimming and snorkeling possible
Dixie Maru Cove Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Dixie Maru Cove Water Activities
Dixie Maru Cove Location
Address: End of Kaluakoi Road, Maunaloa, Hawaii 96770
Dixie Maru Cove Map (top)
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Dixie Maru Cove Weather (top)
Now
68°F
Windchill:
68°F
Light Rain
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Location: Maunaloa, HI, US
Wind: 12 mph N
Humidity: 84%
Visibility: 0.08 mi
Pressure: 30.06 in steady
Sunrise: 6:34 am
Sunset: 6:38 pm
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Thu
Hi: 72°F
Low: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
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Fri
Hi: 71°F
Low: 63°F
Partly Cloudy
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Dixie Maru Cove Photos (click to enlarge)
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Dixie Maru Cove 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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