Swimming permitted54 miHāpuna Beach
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Puakō, HawaiiSea poolSwimming allowed
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area permits swimming during calm seas and provides lifeguard services.
- Water
- Sea pool
- Entry
- $5 per non-resident person and $10 per non-commercial vehicle; Hawaiʻi residents with valid identification enter and park free.
- Swim hours
- Daily 7:00am–7:30pm; gates close at 8:00pm.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, picnic tables, shaded pavilion, outdoor showers
- Lifeguard
- Lifeguard services are provided.
- Managed by
- Hawaiʻi Division of State Parks
Getting there
Know before you go
- Swim only during calm conditions.
- Stay out of the water when waves exceed 3 feet unless expert.
- Stay away from the shoreline during dangerous surf.
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Questions about Hāpuna Beach
Can you swim at Hāpuna Beach?
Yes, swimming is permitted during calm seas. Dangerous rip currents and shore breaks occur during high surf.
Does it cost anything to swim at Hāpuna Beach?
$5 per non-resident person and $10 per non-commercial vehicle; Hawaiʻi residents with valid identification enter and park free.
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