What to know before you go
Occasional wrap-around swells, cooler water, less crowded
Calm, warm, excellent for swimming and kayaking to the Mokulua Islands
| Lifeguards | No |
| Nearest Hospital | Adventist Health Castle (4 mi) |
| Cell Coverage | Good |
| Emergency | Call 911 — Ocean Safety: (808) 723-8170 |
Families with young children have no lifeguard backup. The paddle to the Mokulua Islands is 1+ mile and can be treacherous with wind and current.
After heavy rain, bacteria and pollutants from runoff contaminate coastal waters. Wait at least 72 hours after heavy rain and until the water clears before entering. This applies to Lanikai Beach and every beach in Hawaiʻi.
No lifeguards — no rescue capability. No restrooms or facilities. Residential parking only — tickets enforced. Portuguese man-o-war seasonally.
No. Nearest hospital: Adventist Health Castle (4 mi). Cell phone coverage: Good.
Winter: Occasional wrap-around swells, cooler water, less crowded. Summer: Calm, warm, excellent for swimming and kayaking to the Mokulua Islands
Families with young children have no lifeguard backup. The paddle to the Mokulua Islands is 1+ mile and can be treacherous with wind and current.
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