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Black Sand Beach has BeachFinder Score: 71/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Black Sand Beach today
Black Sand Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 9 km/h · S, uv 8.2, waves 1.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 71/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
9 km/h · S
UV
8.2
Waves
1.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 12, 12:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 71/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 12, 12:45 PM
Water temp
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
8.2
Wind
9 km/h · S
Gust 26 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · W
Parking
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Accessible access
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Black Sand Beach
Black Sand Beach is a named coastal option in Hawaii, United States, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. The editorial text covers durable facts, while the current panels remain responsible for water and weather status. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. The linked Wikidata item classifies the feature as “beach in Maui County Hawaii United States.” The recorded map position is 20.64018, -156.44695, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Possible alternatives are Maluaka Beach at about 0.8 km, Palauea Beach at about 3.4 km and Polo Beach at about 4 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order. Resolve the time-sensitive questions before treating the route as settled. The useful questions cluster around arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Recheck them after weather changes or a delayed arrival. Check again at the shoreline, where visible flags and official instructions take precedence over earlier digital information. Confirm the return plan as carefully as the arrival. Tide, darkness, weather and transport frequency can change the practical value of a remote option.
About this spot
A useful account of Black Sand Beach begins with verifiable context, not superlatives. In Hawaii, United States, its map point, source links and local comparison set create a practical route from research to a same-day beach decision. Possible alternatives are Maluaka Beach at about 0.8 km, Palauea Beach at about 3.4 km and Polo Beach at about 4 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Black Sand Beach today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Black Sand Beach today?
9 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Black Sand Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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