Polihale Beach, HI
Sunrise to Sunset
4571 miles
81
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0
7
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72
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 7 AM-12 PM — not ideal for kids (10s wave period)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 11 AM-12 PM (UV Index 8)
About This Beach
Polihale State Park beach is a remote, pristine stretch of white sand on Kauai's western shore, offering breathtaking views of the Na Pali Coast. Accessible via a challenging, unpaved road, the beach features strong waves, making it popular for experienced surfers and bodyboarders. While facilities like restrooms and showers exist, they are basic and may not always be clean.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 6:30:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 81° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 81° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 82° | 1 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 83° | 3 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 83° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 84° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 83° | 8 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 6:30:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↑ N | +1.8 ft |
| 07:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↑ N | +2.0 ft |
| 08:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↑ N | +2.3 ft |
| 09:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↑ N | +2.6 ft |
| 10:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +2.9 ft |
| 11:00 | 83°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +3.1 ft |
| 12:00 | 84°F | 3.5 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +3.3 ft |