84°
Sunny
10%
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Maui County, HI · Hawaiian Islands
Big Beach (Makena State Park)
"Oneloa" — a 1.5-mile undeveloped beach in South Maui state park land. Shore-break can be powerful (broken-bone reputation in winter). Less developed than the Wailea resort beaches just north; clothing-optional Little Beach is over the lava-rock headland.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
79°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Thursday
Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. West wind 1 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 3 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 5.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
77 /100
great
72 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Cloudy
Wind
1 to 16 mph
W
Rain
10%
Thursday
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–02 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
5.6 ft
7s · ENE swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (HIZ049)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
11:46 AM
Sunset
1:09 AM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:12 PM | High | 2.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Sunny
7%
85
84°
Sunny
7%
85
84°
Sunny
4%
85
85°
Sunny
8%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
20%
79
86°
Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 1 to 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lots, $5 HI resident / $10 non-resident vehicle.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited (Hawaii state park beach).
Entry Fee
$5/HI resident, $10/non-resident vehicle + $5/non-resident adult.
Address
Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Big Beach (Makena State Park).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Big Beach (Makena State Park) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Big Beach (Makena State Park) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited (Hawaii state park beach).
Is there an entry fee at Big Beach (Makena State Park)?
$5/HI resident, $10/non-resident vehicle + $5/non-resident adult.
Are there lifeguards at Big Beach (Makena State Park)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Big Beach (Makena State Park) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Big Beach (Makena State Park)?
Amenities at Big Beach (Makena State Park) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack truck (seasonal).
When is the water warmest at Big Beach (Makena State Park)?
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 Big Beach (Makena State Park) located?
Big Beach (Makena State Park) is in Maui County, HI, at Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 96753.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS