Water quality status and bacteria risk rating
📍 Haʻena State Park, end of Kuhio Highway, North Shore Kauaʻi
Keʻe Beach’s historical rating does not describe current water quality. Read the current DOH advisory status above and check dated source observations. An absence of posted advisories does not confirm a recent bacteria sample or swimming clearance.
The Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety roster lists Kēʻē Beach Park lifeguards daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. HST. Confirm staffing on arrival, read posted warnings and ask lifeguards about current surf and currents. For Hāʻena State Park access, check DLNR entry and parking requirements before travel.
Official staffing and park-entry sources checked October 19, 2026. Staffing and access do not establish current water quality.
Even at low-risk beaches like Keʻe Beach, the Department of Health recommends staying out of the ocean for at least 72 hours after heavy rain. Keʻe Beach has no significant stream discharge and is well-protected from runoff, but Kauaʻi's North Shore receives heavy rainfall and island-wide storms can temporarily affect any coastal area. Wait for the water to clear before swimming.
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