Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay)

69-1000 Kolea Kai Cir, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

A crescent of white sand on the Kohala Coast fronting the Waikoloa Beach Resort, backed by two restored ancient Hawaiian fishponds. Honu haul out on the sand most afternoons, kayak and SUP rentals on the beach, and the north-end reef snorkels well before the trades pick up.

Ideal for a beach walk.

6.6ft waves · 79°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Weather

  • 87°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
  • 6.6ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
69 /100
good
55 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 1617433 · Observed 0.63 ft · Predicted 0.10 ft

Air Temp
87°F
Cloudy
Wind
2 to 17 mph
NNE
Rain
10%
Thursday
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:36 PM
0.5 ft · in 6.8h
Wave Height
6.6 ft
8s · E swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (HIZ026)

The HFO office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

  • HIZ003 Kauai n/a
  • HIZ006 Oahu n/a
  • HIZ017 Maui n/a
  • HIZ052 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ053 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ054 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ023 Big Island Leeward n/a

NWS SRF · HFO · Issued Jun 25, 1:06 PM

Sunrise
11:46 AM
Sunset
1:06 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
12:10 AM High 0.8 ft
6:12 AM Low 0.0 ft
2:02 PM High 2.3 ft
9:36 PM Low 0.5 ft
Today Jun 25
87°

Sunny

10%
85
Fri Jun 26
87°

Sunny

3%
85
Sat Jun 27
87°

Sunny

4%
86
Sun Jun 28
87°

Sunny

2%
86
Mon Jun 29
88°

Sunny

3%
86
Tue Jun 30
89°

Sunny

9%
77
Wed Jul 1
89°

Sunny

9%
77
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free public lot off Kolea Kai Cir behind the beach.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach; on-leash only on the adjacent King's Trail walking path.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

69-1000 Kolea Kai Cir, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

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Is Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach; on-leash only on the adjacent King's Trail walking path.

Is there an entry fee at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay)?

Entry to Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay)?

No lifeguards are stationed at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay)?

Amenities at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, rentals, shade trees.

When is the water warmest at Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay)?

Hawaiian water is consistently 75-82°F year-round, with the summer peak in August-September. Swimming comfortable every month; rip currents and shore-break hazards drive the safety picture more than temperature.

Where is Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) located?

Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) is in Hawaii County, HI, at 69-1000 Kolea Kai Cir, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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