Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, HI
Sunrise to Sunset
4781 miles
73
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0
2
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77
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 6 AM-12 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 11 AM-12 PM (UV Index 8)
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: 10/6/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 73° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 74° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 78° | 1 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 80° | 3 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 81° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 82° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 82° | 8 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/6/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 81°F | 4.7 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.1 ft |
| 07:00 | 81°F | 4.7 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.3 ft |
| 08:00 | 81°F | 4.6 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +1.6 ft |
| 09:00 | 81°F | 4.6 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +2.0 ft |
| 10:00 | 81°F | 4.5 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +2.6 ft |
| 11:00 | 81°F | 4.5 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +3.0 ft |
| 12:00 | 81°F | 4.5 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +3.3 ft |