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.

79°F water · 86°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 12 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 3 to 12 mph.

Weather

  • 86°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • 5.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
77 /100
great
72 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
ENE
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
5.9 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 3, 7:05 PM

Sunrise
11:43 AM
Sunset
1:00 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:17 AM Low 0.2 ft
5:34 AM High 0.6 ft
10:40 AM Low 0.0 ft
6:21 PM High 2.3 ft
Today Jun 3
86°

Sunny

2%
85
Thu Jun 4
85°

Mostly Sunny

5%
86
Fri Jun 5
86°

Sunny

5%
86
Sat Jun 6
85°

Sunny

5%
86
Sun Jun 7
86°

Sunny

2%
86
Mon Jun 8
86°

Mostly Sunny

3%
85
Tue Jun 9
86°

Partly Sunny

3%
86
  • 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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