Big Island west shore beaches like Hapuna and Spencer Beach Parks offer calm, safe conditions today. Inspect beach structures for earthquake damage before entering. Kīlauea volcano eruption expected **today**-monitor updates from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Big Island continues to assess minor damage from Friday's **magnitude-6.0 earthquake** near Honaunau-Napoopoo, which caused rockslides and power outages in South Kona. **No tsunami was generated**, and ocean conditions remain calm along the **west shore**-Hapuna and Spencer Beach Parks are your safest bets today. Before entering the water, inspect beach structures (restrooms, showers, lifeguard towers) for earthquake damage and report hazards to park staff. Kīlauea volcano is expected to erupt **today**-stay updated via the [Hawaiian Volcano Observatory](https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo). Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance from sea turtles and monk seals.
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medium confidenceStick to west-facing beaches like Hapuna or Spencer-calm, lifeguarded waters are safest. Avoid Hilo Bay and Hamakua Coast due to potential brown water. Check beach structures for damage before entering, and pack sun protection and water. Monitor [HVO updates](https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo) for Kīlauea eruption alerts.
Hapuna and Spencer Beach Parks are your best bets-shallow, calm waters and lifeguards. Supervise kids closely, even in sheltered areas. Bring indoor backups (e.g., Imiloa Astronomy Center) if conditions change. Report any structural damage to park staff and avoid areas with visible cracks or debris.
Carlsmith and Kahaluʻu offer decent snorkeling, but monitor surf reports for Kahaluʻu if conditions change. Check for structural damage to restrooms and lifeguard towers before entering. Respect wildlife and report monk seal harassment immediately. Stay updated on Kīlauea's eruption status via [HVO](https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo).
West-facing beaches (Hapuna, Spencer) remain the calmest today, with small to moderate surf (1.7-3.1 ft) and clear waters. Winds are light (2.7-5.8 mph), with Hapuna experiencing NNE winds and Kahaluʻu light WSW winds. No active surf advisories, but inspect beach structures for earthquake damage before entering. **No brown water advisories** are currently active for the west shore.
The Big Island's west shore is sunny today, with **Hapuna (72.6°F, 0% rain chance)** dry and mild. Kahaluʻu is also sunny (71.4°F, 0% rain chance) with light WSW winds (2.7 mph). Expect comfortable beach weather with minimal rain-ideal for outdoor activities.
**Kīlauea volcano** is expected to erupt **today**-monitor updates from the [Hawaiian Volcano Observatory](https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo). Friday's **magnitude-6.0 earthquake** caused minor damage to homes, roadways, and beach structures in South Kona. **No tsunami was generated**, and ocean conditions remain calm. **Police are investigating three homicides in Pahoa**-avoid the area if unrelated to your plans. A **disc golf tournament** (Koops Classic 2) is happening this Saturday at Kupuohi Park in Waipahu. Check [Big Island Now](https://bigislandnow.com) for updates on quake recovery and volcano activity.
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