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 window remains open-monitor updates from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The Big Island continues to assess minor damage from last 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's eruption window remains open-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. Avoid the Pahoa area due to an ongoing police investigation.
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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, water, and a light rain jacket. 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 rain interrupts plans. Report any structural damage to park staff and avoid areas with visible cracks or debris. Avoid the Pahoa area due to an ongoing police investigation.
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). Avoid the Pahoa area due to an ongoing police investigation.
West-facing beaches (Hapuna, Spencer) remain the calmest today, with small to moderate surf (1.9-3.2 ft) and clear waters. Winds are light (4.9-5.1 mph), with Hapuna experiencing NNE winds and Kahaluʻu light SSW 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 experiencing patchy rain nearby today, with **Hapuna (72.2°F, 100% rain chance)** and **Kahaluʻu (71.2°F, 79% rain chance)** both expecting intermittent showers. Winds are light (4.9-5.1 mph), making for comfortable beach conditions despite the rain. Pack a light jacket and plan for short outdoor windows.
**Kīlauea volcano's eruption window remains open**-monitor updates from the [Hawaiian Volcano Observatory](https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo). Last 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 have arrested a suspect in three Pahoa homicides**-avoid the area if unrelated to your plans. **Pride Month celebrations** are underway across Hawaiʻi-check [KHON2's event list](https://www.khon2.com/sandys-suggestions/pride-month-hawaii-celebrations/) for local gatherings.
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