Hapuna Beach Park
Big Island · Best window: midday
high confidence- Small surf (1.5 ft) with calm waters—ideal for swimming and sunbathing
- Lifeguard-monitored and sheltered from windward chop
- Grassy picnic areas provide dry refuge during rain
Surf, weather, safety alerts, and the best beaches for 2026-04-16.
The Big Island’s west shore remains the safest option for ocean activities today, with Hapuna Beach Park and Spencer Beach Park offering small surf (1.5–2.9 ft) and lifeguard-monitored areas. A statewide brown water advisory is still in effect due to storm runoff, warning against swimming in discolored or murky water. Avoid windward shores, river mouths, and areas with visible contamination. Stick to sheltered west-facing beaches and check the Ocean Safety Division’s latest updates before entering the water.
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medium confidenceWest-facing beaches (Hapuna, Spencer) offer the calmest conditions today, with small to moderate surf (1.5–2.9 ft) and clear waters. A statewide brown water advisory remains in effect due to storm runoff, warning against swimming in discolored or murky water. Windward shores remain choppy with strong currents; avoid river mouths and areas with visible contamination. The flood watch continues, so monitor advisories from the Ocean Safety Division before entering the water.
The Big Island is under a flood watch through Friday, with patchy rain nearby and temperatures in the low 70s. West shore beaches (Hapuna, Spencer) will see light winds (3 mph) and an 80%+ chance of rain. Windward areas may experience stronger winds and higher rain chances. Monitor updates from the National Weather Service and Honolulu Department of Emergency Management.
A brown water advisory remains in effect for the Big Island due to storm runoff, warning against swimming in discolored or murky water. The advisory follows recent Kona Low storms that brought heavy rainfall and flooding. No Big Island-specific closures are reported, but Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have closed non-essential offices and schools. Monitor local advisories for updates on water quality and road conditions.
Disclaimer: This update is generated using AI and automated data sources including weather APIs, surf forecasts, and news feeds. It is not professional safety advice. Ocean conditions change rapidly and may differ from what is described here. Always check with on-site lifeguards, observe posted warning signs, and consult official sources such as the National Weather Service before entering the water. HawaiiYeah assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from use of this information. See our full disclaimer.