Kaupoa Beach at a Glance
Located on the west coast of Molokai, Kaupoa Beach is made
up of two beaches shaped like crescent moons and beautified
by white sands, crystal clear waters and dark lava rocks
whose colors contrast that of the vibrant beach. Palm trees,
as they sway to the wind's gentle breeze, provide shade
to picnickers. The two beaches are divided by a rocky outcrop in the center. The inshore ocean bottom is mostly sandy, but drops quickly do overhead depths.
You can also observe more marine life as you explore the
many tide pools on the beach. The swimming and snorkeling
conditions are excellent here, especially in the summer
months when the waters are calm. It's the picture perfect
postcard beach. During the winter months when the surf is up, swimming is not recommended because the water can get turbulent.
There are no public facilities here. However, a nearby beach
village provides a secluded retreat venue. The "Kaupoa Beach
Village" features tent-a-lows on wooden platforms all over
the grass-covered lawn of the village. The place is highly
recommended for workshops and reflective activities.
Numerous shipwrecks have occurred in this area in the past. One of them was the Carrier Dove, an American four-masted, 800-ton cargo ship, which was on its way from Tonga to Canada. On November 4, 1921, the ship hit the rocky coast near Kaupoa Beach at night and broke up within just a few hours. The Carrier Dove had an interesting history. Before her final day, she had survived violent storms, pirate attacks and two former groundings.
Kaupoa Beach in Bullet Points
- Consists of two beaches on Molokai's west coast
- Good swimming and snorkeling
- Nearby beach village has tent-a-lows, ideal for
workshops and reflective activities
Kaupoa Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Kaupoa Beach Water Activities
Kaupoa Beach Location
Address: Kaupoa Beach Rd., Maunaloa, Hawaii 96770
Kaupoa Beach Map (top)
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Kaupoa Beach Weather (top)
Now
66°F
Windchill:
66°F
Light Rain
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Location: Maunaloa, HI, US
Wind: 14 mph N
Humidity: 75%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in falling
Sunrise: 6:33 am
Sunset: 6:39 pm
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Fri
Hi: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 70°F
Low: 63°F
Partly Cloudy
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Kaupoa Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kaupoa Beach 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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