Is Waialea Beach good for swimming today?
Waialea Beach has BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Waialea Beach
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Quick answer: Waialea Beach today
Waialea Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 5 km/h · NE, uv 9.3, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
28°C
Wind
5 km/h · NE
UV
9.3
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 11, 04:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 76/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 04:45 AM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
9.3
Wind
5 km/h · NE
Gust 11 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Waialea Beach
Waialea Beach is mapped and sourced in Hawaii, United States; today’s suitability is a separate question. Read current conditions and local restrictions before choosing swimming or another coastal activity. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. The verified dossier gives a narrower, more useful picture. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The linked Wikidata item classifies the feature as “beach in Hawaii County Hawaii United States.” The recorded map position is 19.98059, -155.82922, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For comparison, the location data places Hapuna Beach at about 1.3 km, Kaluhikaa Beach at about 4.1 km and 49 Black Sand Beach at about 7.5 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. The evidence of user intent emphasizes wave height, period, swell direction and wind; the official access route, parking rules and final walk; compare those factors with nearby beaches at the same time. Make the conservative choice when evidence is incomplete, and use a current authority notice to settle any conflict. A good decision is specific to the activity. A beach can suit a walk or a short stop while being a poor swimming choice under the same wind, swell or water-quality conditions.
About this spot
The page for Waialea Beach is designed around a changeable decision. Its identity in Hawaii, United States can be sourced once, but the proposed activity must be tested again against current marine data, access status and any official instruction. For comparison, the location data places Hapuna Beach at about 1.3 km, Kaluhikaa Beach at about 4.1 km and 49 Black Sand Beach at about 7.5 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Waialea Beach today?
28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Waialea Beach today?
5 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Waialea Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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