Wailea Beach

Wailea Beach is a wide South Maui white-sand resort beach known for swimming, snorkeling, bodyboarding, coastal path access, equipment rentals, parking and no lifeguards.

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Wailea Beach, Maui

Wailea Beach on Maui's south shore is a pretty white-sand beach with fine-grained sand. It is one of five beaches in the Wailea resort development (the other four are Polo, Ulua, Mokapu and Keawakapu). The beach is backed by sand dunes at its southern end.

Wailea is a good beach for swimming. The nearshore ocean bottom drops off gently to the deeper waters offshore. The small shorebreak attracts beginning bodyboarders. The snorkeling conditions are good around the rocky points, but only when the waters are calm.

Key Features

South Maui resort beach: Wide white-sand shoreline in Wailea
Grand Wailea setting: Beach fronts one of Maui's major resort areas
Calm-condition swimming: Gradual nearshore bottom can be comfortable
Calm-day snorkeling: Best near rocky points when water is clear
Small shorebreak: Can suit beginning bodyboarders when conditions allow
Coastal path access: Walkway connects nearby resort shoreline areas
Ocean caution: Check surf and visibility before entering the water

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wailea Beach located?

Wailea Beach is located off Wailea Alanui Drive in Wailea on Maui's south shore.

Is Wailea Beach good for swimming?

Yes. Swimming can be good when the ocean is calm because the nearshore bottom drops off gently.

Can you snorkel at Wailea Beach?

Yes. Snorkeling can be good near the rocky points when the water is calm and clear.

Are there lifeguards at Wailea Beach?

No. There are no lifeguards at Wailea Beach, so visitors should check surf and visibility before entering the water.

What facilities are available at Wailea Beach?

Facilities include restrooms, showers, equipment rentals and parking. There are no lifeguards.