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    Shipwreck Beach

    Poipu, HawaiiSea poolSwimming possible, hazardous

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    Shipwreck Beach is an ungauarded beach with strong shorebreak and currents.

    Water
    Sea pool
    Swim hours
    Open daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm
    Facilities
    Parking
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard

    Getting there

    Parking is just beyond the Grand Hyatt Kauai main entrance.

    21.8743, -159.4390

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim during high surf.
    • Do not swim alone.
    • Do not enter river mouths.
    • Check warning signs before entering the water.

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