Pohaku Mauliuli Beach, Molokai

Located on Molokai’s west shore, Pohaku Mauliuli Beach consists of two white-sand beach coves and a few large tide pools. The remote coves are good spots for sunbathing, but the swimming conditions are poor due to strong currents. Also, there are some large boulders right at the water’s edge which can pose a hazard during times of high surf.

The nearby hill is a large cinder cone called Pohaku Mauliuli, which means “black rock” in the Hawaiian language. The cinder rock is quite loose in some parts and occasionally falls off into the sand below. The base of the hill is therefore not a good spot for walking or sunbathing and should be avoided.

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach is also known as Make Horse Beach. In the past, when there was a ranch on Molokai's west shore, an old horse fell off the cliff here and died on the beach. In the Hawaiian language, "make" means dead.

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach in Bullet Points

• Two white-sand beach coves and a few large tide pools
• Good spot for sunbathing, but poor swimming conditions

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Facilities (top)

• No facilities
• No lifeguards

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Water Activities

• Limited swimming

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Location

Address: Lio Pl., Maunaloa, Hawaii 96770

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Map (top)

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Weather (top)

Now 64°F Windchill: 64°F Light Rain

Location: Maunaloa, HI, US Wind: 9 mph N Humidity: 75% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.06 in rising Sunrise: 6:33 am Sunset: 6:39 pm

Fri Hi: 70°F Low: 63°F Partly Cloudy

Sat Hi: 74°F Low: 64°F Partly Cloudy

Pohaku Mauliuli Beach Photos (click to enlarge) (top)

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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.