Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, HI
Sunrise to Sunset
4780 miles
76
°F
5
9
mph
91
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-5 PM — swimming not recommended
Crowd Alert
Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 2 PM-3 PM — consider alternative times
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: 3/15/2026, 11:45:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 76° | 4 | 9 mph | 0.09 |
| 12:00 | 76° | 5 | 8 mph | 0.08 |
| 13:00 | 76° | 3 | 8 mph | 0.05 |
| 14:00 | 76° | 1 | 8 mph | 0.04 |
| 15:00 | 76° | 5 | 7 mph | 0.06 |
| 16:00 | 76° | 0 | 6 mph | 0.06 |
| 17:00 | 76° | 2 | 7 mph | 0.06 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 3/15/2026, 11:45:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 76°F | 8.8 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.6 ft |
| 12:00 | 76°F | 8.7 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.9 ft |
| 13:00 | 76°F | 8.6 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.2 ft |
| 14:00 | 76°F | 8.5 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.2 ft |
| 15:00 | 76°F | 8.3 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.1 ft |
| 16:00 | 76°F | 8.1 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.8 ft |
| 17:00 | 76°F | 7.9 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.4 ft |