Is Waimanalo Beach good for swimming today?
Waimanalo Beach has BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Waimanalo Beach
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Quick answer: Waimanalo Beach today
Waimanalo Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-HI, US. Today, compare water temperature 26°C, wind 28 km/h · E, uv 8.8, waves 1.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
26°C
Wind
28 km/h · E
UV
8.8
Waves
1.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 12, 11:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 67/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 12, 11:45 AM
Water temp
26°C
Air temp
26°C
Feels like
28°C
UV index
8.8
Wind
28 km/h · E
Gust 66 km/h
Waves
1.7 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Waimanalo Beach
Planning a visit to Waimanalo Beach in Hawaii, United States? The stable record confirms the location, but it does not settle today’s activity. Same-day conditions determine whether swimming, surfing or a shore visit makes sense. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. The factual layer is deliberately narrower than a travel brochure. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The encyclopedia record introduces the place with “Waimānalo Beach is a census-designated place located in the City County…” The recorded map position is 21.33630, -157.69594, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For comparison, the location data places Sandy Beach at about 6.2 km, Lanikai Beach at about 6.5 km and Spitting caves at about 8.5 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance. How should you decide on the day? The evidence of user intent emphasizes the current swell, wave period and wind effect; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance; what local safety staff and signs say for the planned hour; compare those factors with nearby beaches at the same time. After checking the timestamp, compare what you see on arrival with local notices; official restrictions always outrank a saved recommendation. 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 Waimanalo 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. For comparison, the location data places Sandy Beach at about 6.2 km, Lanikai Beach at about 6.5 km and Spitting caves at about 8.5 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Waimanalo Beach today?
26°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Waimanalo Beach today?
28 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Waimanalo Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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