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Waimea Falls
Waimea Valley, Shark's Cove, HawaiiWaterfall pool on Kamanui StreamSwim when approved
Waimea Falls is a 45-foot waterfall ending in a natural freshwater pool where swimming is allowed when conditions are safe.
- Water
- Waterfall pool, Kamanui Stream
- Entry
- See official website
- Swim hours
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily; closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- Facilities
- Changing rooms, restrooms, lockers, showers
- Lifeguard
- On duty; swimming is assessed daily at 9:00 AM.
- Managed by
- Waimea Valley
Getting there
Enter Waimea Valley at 59-864 Kamehameha Highway and follow the 0.75-mile trail to the waterfall.
21.6401, -158.0635
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Wear the provided life jacket.
- Swim only in designated safe areas.
- Follow lifeguard instructions.
- No diving or climbing on waterfall rocks.
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