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Scattered Rain Showers
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Kauai County, HI · Hawaiian Islands
Salt Pond Beach Park
4331 Lele Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
A protected reef-rimmed cove on Kauai's sunny south shore at Hanapepe — one of the calmest swimming beaches on the island. Named for the adjacent salt pans where Native Hawaiian families still harvest pa'akai (sea salt) by traditional methods in the summer dry season.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 41% rain · 77°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 41% rain — rain likely at some point
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 5.2ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued june 3 at 3:35am hst until june 4 at 6:00am hst by nws honolulu hi
30 /100
skip
15 Swim
36 Sunbathe
53 Walk
16 Fish
64 Photo
Best for photography today
High Surf High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued June 3 at 3:35AM HST until June 4 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Full NWS statement
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large surf associated with a long-period south-southwest swell (190 degrees) will continue to impact exposed south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands through early Thursday. * WHAT...Surf heights of up to 10 to 14 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Boaters should expect recreational surfers and body boarders utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas. Expect periodic wave runup across areas of the shore that typically remain dry during the afternoon high tide cycle.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
41%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
77°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
5.2 ft
6s · ENE swell
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
11:54 AM
Sunset
1:18 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:23 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:29 AM | High | 0.5 ft |
| 10:11 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 6:19 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
13%
85
84°
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
24%
79
84°
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
25%
79
84°
Sunny
6%
85
84°
Sunny
9%
85
85°
Sunny
12%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 41% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
7:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Minor
3:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Major
8:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Minor
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free, large lot off Lokokai Rd.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited (Kauai County beach parks).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
4331 Lele Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Salt Pond Beach Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Salt Pond Beach Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Salt Pond Beach Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited (Kauai County beach parks).
Is there an entry fee at Salt Pond Beach Park?
Entry to Salt Pond Beach Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Salt Pond Beach Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Salt Pond Beach Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Salt Pond Beach Park?
Amenities at Salt Pond Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers, BBQ grills, picnic tables, pavilion, camping (permit), drinking water.
When is the water warmest at Salt Pond Beach 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 Salt Pond Beach Park located?
Salt Pond Beach Park is in Kauai County, HI, at 4331 Lele Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716.
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