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Wailau Valley Beach

Waialua, United States

#177 out of 282 in Hawaii

7.5

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted

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Located outside the settlement

Halawa • 9.6 km

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Park Hālawa Park

9.6km

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About

Wailau Valley Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 177th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 107.5 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Halawa settlement, just 9.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Wailau Valley Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Wailau Valley Beach (Hawaii) is located outside the Halawa settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Moloka'i island and the correct question is not how to get to Wailau Valley Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

2.7 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Halawa • 9.6 km

Map of beach

Park Hālawa Park

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Halawa • 9.6km

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 107.5km

Transport

Airport

LUP • 15.7km

Bus Station

L. Honoapi'ilani Rd./Honokowai Beach Park • 27.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.5 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Very good

SCHmool

4 Frustrating

The beach in Ussuriysk is quite deserted even during high season. In comparison to other similar places, it doesn't quite measure up.

March 2023

Zara Michaels.

10 Exceptional

The scenery of Moloka'i, including its cliffs, valleys, and waterfalls, is absolutely stunning when viewed from a helicopter.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Wailau Valley Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Wailau Valley Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wailau Valley Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Wailau Valley Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Wailau Valley Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Wailau Valley Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Wailau Valley Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Wailau Valley Beach?

Wailau Valley Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Wailau Valley Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wailau Valley Beach.

How far is the Wailau Valley Beach from parking?

The Wailau Valley Beach has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Wailau Valley Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Wailau Valley Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Wailau Valley Beach (Hawaii) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Wailau Valley Beach (Hawaii) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.