Kekaha Beach Park

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Kekaha Beach Park

Kekaha Beach Park is a long west Kauai shoreline known for open sand, sunset views, fishing, powerful surf, lifeguards and hazardous swimming conditions.

Located on Kauai's Southwestern Shore
Located on Kauai's Southwestern Shore

Kekaha Beach Park, Kauai

Located along Kaumualii Highway on the southwestern shore of Kauai, Kekaha Beach Park is a good place for a long beach stroll. Starting from here and going north, it's 15 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach. Kekaha Beach is mainly visited by local surfers, bodyboarders and fishers. Surfers have a wide choice of surf spots: Rifle Range, Targets, First Ditch, Second Ditch, Whispering Sands, Davidson and Inters.

Kekaha Beach is unprotected from the open ocean that produces powerful waves, strong rip currents and shorebreaks, making the beach unsuitable for swimming and snorkeling, especially during times of high surf. The pounding shorebreak is so powerful it has snapped surfboards in half. So before jumping into the water, ask a lifeguard about the ocean conditions. Avoid swimming when the surf is up.

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Mon Apr 06, 2015

ON FIRE when swell is maxed out further north.

Location, Parking and Directions

Kekaha Beach Park is located along Kaumualii Highway (Highway 50) in Kekaha, HI 96752, on Kauai's west side. The beach is near mile markers 26 and 27, with parking available near the highway and park area.

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Where is Kekaha Beach Park located?

Kekaha Beach Park is located along Kaumualii Highway on Kauai's west side, between mile markers 26 and 27.

Is Kekaha Beach Park good for swimming?

Swimming is generally not recommended when surf, currents or shorebreak are active. Limited swimming may be possible only when the ocean is calm and lifeguards advise it is safe.

Does Kekaha Beach Park have lifeguards?

Yes. The source page lists a lifeguard at Kekaha Beach Park.

What activities are popular at Kekaha Beach Park?

The source page lists surfing, bodyboarding, limited swimming when the ocean is calm, and fishing.

What facilities are available at Kekaha Beach Park?

Facilities include portable toilets, covered picnic tables and a lifeguard.