Po'ipu Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 1611400, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Po'ipu Beach in lots like Po'ipu Beach Park Lot, Brennecke's Beach Lot, Grand Hyatt Kauai (Day Use). Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Po'ipu Beach, don't miss the Fresh Catch Plate at The Beach House. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Po'ipu Beach from Kukui'ula Harbor (5 min west) & Port Allen (20 min west), including the Na Pali Coast Boat Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoPo'ipu Beach hosts Snorkel Po'ipu Inner Bay and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Po'ipu Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs must be kept on a leash and under control at all times in the park; letting a dog loose requires a permit from the Parks and Recreation Director. Source: Kaua'i County Code, Chapter 19, Sec. 19-1.4 (General Prohibitions Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Facilities), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Possessing or drinking alcohol in the park is banned only between 11pm and 6am. It is allowed at any other hour. Source: Kaua'i County Code, Chapter 19, Sec. 19-1.4 (General Prohibitions Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Facilities), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fires may only be started in a designated grill, portable grill, or fireplace, never as an open beach fire, and must be fully put out after use. Source: Kaua'i County Code, Chapter 19, Sec. 19-1.4 (General Prohibitions Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Facilities), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. A prefabricated 'quick tent' up to 20 feet by 20 feet, set up for an event or gathering, does not need a permit. Any larger or more permanent tent or structure needs a County Engineer permit. Source: Kaua'i County Code, Chapter 19, Sec. 19-1.4 (General Prohibitions Applicable to All Parks and Recreation Facilities), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesAt Po'ipu Beach, the sun sets at 12:27 AM today — about 11h 58m of daylight. Sunrise was 12:30 PM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Po'ipu Beach update at the top of the conditions page.