Kauai Beach – Kealia

Kealia Beach is a popular local beach found just north of Kapa’a with a wide expanse of sand stretching a half mile along the shore. The nearshore ocean bottom is a long sand bar with varying depths, creating a steady shore break year-round for surfers and bodyboarders. But these same features produce powerful waves and rip currents in the middle of the beach. A rocky outcrop at either end of the beach protect it from high swells coming from many directions.

The lifeguards patrol the beach to make sure all swimmers enjoy themselves at the north end of the beach which is protected by a black lava rock breakwater. This part of the beach was once used by inter-island steamships bringing supplies for plantations, docking in the protection of the jetty, formerly called Kealia Landing.

The coastal bike path Ke Ala Hele Makalae (The Path that Goes by the Coast) provides a cement surface that is wide, smooth, and very easy to travel. This scenic path allows everyone to easily walk or ride alongside breathtakingly beautiful ocean and beaches from Lihue to Anahola.

Lifeguards
Strong currents, and riptides
Swimming at North end
Bodyboarding
Surfing
Sheltered Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Bike Path

Directions: Driving North on Highway 56, Kealia Beach is about one mile outside of Kapa’a at mile marker 10.

Please remember: When in doubt, don’t go out.
Check our Kauai Surf Report.