Is Kehena Beach good for swimming today?
Kehena Beach has BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Kehena Beach
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Quick answer: Kehena Beach today
Kehena Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 27°C, wind 19 km/h · NE, uv 7.3, waves 2.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
27°C
Wind
19 km/h · NE
UV
7.3
Waves
2.1 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 12:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 69/100
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
25°C
Feels like
28°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
19 km/h · NE
Gust 43 km/h
Waves
2.1 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Kehena Beach
Is Kehena Beach a good choice today in Hawaii, United States? The evidence establishes the location; it cannot promise safe or comfortable swimming. Use current conditions to finish the answer. The place record is persistent, but the recommendation is deliberately conditional on the newest observations. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. The linked Wikipedia background starts with “Kehena Beach is a narrow black sand beach located on the east…” The recorded map position is 19.39493, -154.92822, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. No local fallback is stored with the record; use BeachFinder’s map to build one before departure. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. Current planning should focus on the live surf picture rather than a seasonal label; the last part of the route and any official parking condition; posted warnings, water movement and current official advice. Keep those live variables separate from the stable place description. Do not override a warning because the forecast looked favourable; local closures and lifeguard directions are the controlling advice. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended. Keep permanent facts, seasonal patterns and live observations in separate notes. That makes it easier to revise the plan without losing reliable context.
About this spot
Kehena 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. No local fallback is stored with the record; use BeachFinder’s map to build one before departure.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Kehena Beach today?
27°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Kehena Beach today?
19 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Kehena Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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