Hanakapiʻai Beach
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Hanakapiʻai Beach is a beach in Hawaiʻi, at a modelled elevation of 3 m. Namolokama stands 1,347 m to the southeast, 8.5 miles off. The nearest named place is Maunapuluʻō, a peak 0.9 miles away.
The story
Hanakāpīʻai Beach is a beach in the Hawaiian islands located on Kauai's Nā Pali Coast. The beach is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the start of the Kalalau Trail, a very popular hiking trail which is located at Keʻe Beach. It is also about 2 miles (3.2 km) from Hanakapiai Falls. During summer months, Hanakāpīʻai Beach's sandy shore line is clearly visible; during winter months, dangerously powerful waves and high tides wash away the sandy shore line. The beach is remotely located with no road access. The word Hanakāpīʻai literally means "bay sprinkling food" in Hawaiian. Hanakāpīʻai Beach is a popular tourist attraction; however, like many beaches on the Nā Pali Coast, strong rip currents, as well as high surf, dangerous shore breaks and other hazardous ocean conditions make Hanakāpīʻai Beach extremely dangerous. The Nā Pali Coast is especially treacherous because there are no major reefs to hinder potent ocean currents. Kauai's geography makes Hanakāpīʻai conditions even more hazardous; in the event that one gets caught in a rip current (or otherwise swept out to sea) the nearest safe shore area is approximately six miles away. The currents in the region are so powerful that the bodies of at least 15 drowning victims have yet to be recovered. According to the local newspaper, from 1970 to 2010 about 30 people are known to have drowned here. Tourists often refer to a warning sign with 82 tally marks (as of August 2014) counting drowning victims. It has no official sponsor and this count is highly speculative.
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Wikidata Q5646853, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- Maunapuluʻō: 0.9 mi
- Maunahou: 1.0 mi
- Makana: 1.3 mi
- Pōhākea: 1.5 mi
- Kulanaililia: 1.9 mi
- Waikanaloa Wet Cave: 1.3 mi
- Waikapalaʻe Wet Cave: 1.4 mi
- 6 miles point: 1.8 mi
- Hanakoa Falls: 1.9 mi
- 7 miles point: 2.1 mi
- Limahuli Falls: 1.1 mi
- Hanakapi'ai Falls: 1.6 mi
- Hanakoa Falls: 1.9 mi
- Hoolea Falls: 4.7 mi
- Puwainui Falls: 5.7 mi
- Hāʻena Beach Park: 2.1 mi
- Waioli Beach Park: 6.0 mi
- Wai'oli Park: 6.3 mi
- Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park: 6.4 mi
- Black Pot Beach Park: 6.5 mi
- Keʻe Beach: 1.5 mi
- Ha'ena Beach: 2.2 mi
- Tunnels Beach: 2.7 mi
- Kalalau Beach: 4.6 mi
- Honopū Beach: 5.4 mi
- heiau: 1.1 mi
- Merchant Marine: 16.8 mi
- Coast Guard: 16.8 mi
- Kauai Veteran’s Eternal Memorial: 16.8 mi
- Air Force: 16.8 mi
- Native forest restoration: 1.5 mi
- Limahuli Garden and Preserve: 1.5 mi
- Kekaha Community Garden: 18.4 mi
- Japanese Garden: 19.7 mi
- McBryde Garden: 21.9 mi
- 2nd Assistant Keeper's Quarters: 12.5 mi
- 1st Assistant Keeper's Quarters: 12.6 mi
- Keeper's Quarters: 12.6 mi
- Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse: 12.6 mi
- Kilauea Lighthouse: 12.6 mi
- Mark Daniells Gallery: 6.1 mi
- Wave Sculpture: 6.1 mi
- Weaving Lauhala: 7.9 mi
- Kahu Aina Mural by Melinda Morey: 7.9 mi
- Lilo & Stitch: 20.6 mi
- Alakaʻi Picnic Area: 5.9 mi
- Hanalei Pier: 6.4 mi
- Pine Forest Drive Picnic Area: 9.4 mi
- Kukui Picnic Area: 11.6 mi
- Waioli Mission House Museum: 6.2 mi
- Kokee Natural History Museum: 6.7 mi
- Kauai Museum: 21.8 mi
- Grove Farm Homestead Plantation Museum: 22.3 mi
- Kepapa Spring: 11.6 mi
- Polihale Spring: 12.1 mi
- Waipuloku Spring: 17.3 mi
- Kanaʻele Bog Preserve: 17.3 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.7 miles of Hanakapiʻai Beach. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namolokama | SE 130° | 1,347 m | 8.5 mi |
| Pihea | SSW 199° | 1,306 m | 3.9 mi |
| Kohua Ridge | SSW 192° | 1,150.6 m | 7.2 mi |
| Mamalahoa | ESE 120° | 1,141 m | 6.2 mi |
| Pu'u Hinahina | SSW 214° | 1,108 m | 8.5 mi |
| Ka'ou | SSW 207° | 1,057 m | 8.3 mi |
| Kaluaha'ula Ridge | S 187° | 1,044 m | 9.0 mi |
| Pu'u Manu | ESE 123° | 977 m | 6.7 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:43 | 18:21 | 18:50 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 18:53 | 19:26 |
| September equinox | 06:28 | 18:06 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 07:14 | 17:28 | 18:01 |
Local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: year-round.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 56 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 |
| Precip in | 7.9 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 9.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Kanalohuluhulu 1075, 7 mi away.
The nearest NOAA station publishes daily tide predictions.
NOAA CO-OPS station Hanalei Bay, HI, 6 miaway — today’s predictions live there.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapWikidataOpenStreetMap element way/112440148
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