Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, HI
Sunrise to Sunset
4482 miles
74
°F
0
12
mph
77
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 5 AM-11 AM — swimming not recommended
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 10 AM-11 AM — secure umbrellas & shade (19mph)
About This Beach
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach is a unique and secluded beach located on the Big Island of Hawaii, renowned for its rare olive-green sand created by olivine crystals. Getting there requires a challenging hike or a bumpy ride in a 4x4, adding to the adventure. The beach is nestled in a picturesque cove with dramatic cliffs, offering breathtaking views but limited shade and amenities.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 6/3/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 74° | 0 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 74° | 0 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 76° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 77° | 2 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 78° | 4 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 79° | 6 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 79° | 8 | 19 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 6/3/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 78°F | 7.6 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.6 ft |
| 06:00 | 78°F | 7.5 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.5 ft |
| 07:00 | 78°F | 7.5 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.3 ft |
| 08:00 | 78°F | 7.5 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.0 ft |
| 09:00 | 78°F | 7.5 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +0.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 78°F | 7.5 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.7 ft |
| 11:00 | 78°F | 7.6 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.7 ft |