Kauaʻi Beach Day

Hanalei Bay

Is it open? No closures reported

Lifeguard tower Details

Closures and advisories

County of Kauaʻi, DLNR and Hawaiʻi Department of Health notices, checked every 3 hours. Every beach

Lifeguard

Guarded. The County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau staffs a lifeguard tower here.

Source: County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau

Official alerts

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Conditions

Surf

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Weather

Tide today

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Parking and access

We haven't checked parking here in person yet. The map shows lots that OpenStreetMap marks as public.

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About Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay (also called Black Pot Beach, Hanalei Pavilion) is a beach on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, on the north-facing coast. A County lifeguard tower covers it. Its surf follows the National Weather Service forecast for North-facing shores, and its tides follow NOAA’s Hanalei Bay station. Facilities: restrooms.

Questions

Is Hanalei Bay open?

The top of this page shows any closure or advisory that the County of Kauaʻi, the State (DLNR) or the Hawaiʻi Department of Health has posted for Hanalei Bay. We check every 3 hours. If our last check is more than a day old, it says “Status unknown” instead of guessing.

Where is Hanalei Bay, and how do you get there?

Hanalei Bay is on Kauaʻi’s North Shore. Its public access point is at GPS 22.20681, -159.49752. Directions in Google Maps. The map on this page shows lots that OpenStreetMap marks as public.

Is there a lifeguard at Hanalei Bay?

Yes. The County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau staffs a lifeguard tower at Hanalei Bay. Check in with the lifeguard before you get in the water.

Where do you park for Hanalei Bay?

We haven't checked parking here in person yet. The map on this page shows lots that OpenStreetMap marks as public.

Does Hanalei Bay have bathrooms?

Yes. The County lists comfort stations (public restrooms) there. Showers aren’t on the County’s list. Source: County of Kauaʻi Parks.

Can you swim at Hanalei Bay?

That changes day to day with the surf, and this site doesn't make that call. Check the North-facing surf range above, any alerts, and the lifeguard on duty. Hazard ratings for guarded beaches are at hawaiibeachsafety.com.

Can you snorkel at Hanalei Bay?

People ask this a lot, and the answer changes daily. Snorkeling depends on small surf on the north-facing shore and clear water, and this site doesn't make that call. Check the surf range above, any Health Department brown water advisory (listed at the top of this page when one is posted), and ask the lifeguard on duty.

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Sources

Not yet checked in person.