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Donkey Beach has BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Donkey Beach today
Donkey Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 22 km/h · E, uv 7.3, waves 2.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 63/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
22 km/h · E
UV
7.3
Waves
2.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 12:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 63/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 12, 12:30 PM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
28°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
22 km/h · E
Gust 49 km/h
Waves
2.2 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Donkey Beach
Donkey Beach is a verified beach location in Hawaii, United States. Today’s answer remains conditional: compare the water and weather picture with access information and local safety guidance. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. Entity metadata characterizes the location as “beach in Kauai County Hawaii United States.” The recorded map position is 22.11447, -159.29649, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Kalapaki Beach at about 18 km and Tunnels Beach at about 29.7 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. Priority checks for this location include the official access route, parking rules and final walk. Confirm the details before leaving and again on arrival. On arrival, replace assumptions with observed flags, access signs and instructions from the people managing the site. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening. Keep the official source link with the route plan. It is the right place to confirm temporary access limits, operating hours or local notices before setting out.
About this spot
Donkey Beach has a distinct role in the BeachFinder dataset: it turns one location in Hawaii, United States into a comparison point. Stable facts explain the setting, and current readings determine whether the best response is water entry, a shore activity or another beach. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Kalapaki Beach at about 18 km and Tunnels Beach at about 29.7 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Donkey Beach today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Donkey Beach today?
22 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Donkey Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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