Poipu Beach Park

Hawaii, United States

Depth

Visibility

7m - 21m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Poipu Beach Park

This is a very popular site for snorkelers and first-time shore divers. It is very shallow and protected, a life guard is on duty and has very good access. The waters off Poipu Beach are crystal clear. This is a great place to have lunch. The shaded park adjacent to the beach has restrooms, showers and picnic tables. Another attraction at the western area of Poipu is Sprouting Horn. Visitors come here to watch this natural blow-hole. The waves are forced up to the air as high as 15 meter. It's very dangerous to step closer to the blow-hole than the roadside lookout. The water is shallow with a lot of rocks on the bottom. The site provides good underwater photo oppertunities. Winter is not the best time to come to go. Directions: From Lihu'i heading West on Highway 50, turn left on Highway 520 (Maluhia Road) at mile mark 6.8. After about 3 miles, you'll hit a T in the road at Koloa. Jog right and then an immediate left onto Po'ipu Road, and head South to Po'ipu. At about mile 4.8, take the LEFT fork. After 1.2 mile, take a right on Ho'owili. When you come to the T, you are at Poipu Beach.

Poipu Beach Park Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

7m – 21m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Fish

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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