It was my favorite day on the island! And if not are there any beaches just as nice or similar? They are 11 and 13 and pretty good snorkelers. This will make for our 3rd trip to Kauai but our first with a toddler. Parking for this beach is best at Haena Beach Park. Tunnels offers some of the best snorkeling on Kauai. Julie D. Wirtz, Kauai Officiant and Celebrant. Just be sure to check for current ocean conditions for that day. People have died there. What is considered the best snorkeling spot at this time of year? Wondering about water temps for scuba diving at that time? I've been on several sights that say that there is not lifeguard. Hi Andy - I highly recommend a local wedding coordinator. Am I going to be able to snorkel or even swim at Tunnels at this time, or will it be too dangerous? You can also check out our Daily Ocean Report for current conditions. Makua Beach, also known as Tunnels Beach, located on the north coast of Kauai, is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. Kauai Explorer is determined to provide real, non-commercialized info for explorers. Actually we like it. Just got back from Kauai and Maui and Tunnels was the best snorkeling on both islands - not because of fish count, which was basically the same on both islands, but because of the closeness of water critters. Where to go and what charters are safe and reliable? We are doing a project on the island of Kauai and the beaches they have .... we were looking if you could give us the best beaches for surfing, swimming, fishing and snorkling ... and what kine of waves does each beach have all through the year! Hanalei Pine Trees Can't help you with the toddler activities. I was bitten so much from Sea Lice on Friday May 28 at Tunnels past the first set of coral. Kēʻē Beach has a unique reef lagoon, which allows the water to be calm and attractive for snorkeling and swimming. Look for our new site to launch in Feb. 2009. I'm not sure about the pricing. Good points Rowdy - bringing fish food to ANY snorkeling location disrupts the natural balance and causes certain species to dominate. Would the water be too cold around this time of the year would snorkelling be difficult around this time? Aloha Shelly. In November you can go to Hanalei Pavillion and talk with the Lifeguards. Spectacular Kauai Banana Beach House Vacation Rental on Naue Beach in Haena - … Thanks. There are many many more occurrences where the sharks don't attack, aren't there? Each is different and special. Earn free nights, get our Price Guarantee & make booking easier with Hotels.com! Thanks, Laur - Hawaii is not the best shelling and you will have to get up early to beat the regulars. Hi. Mahalo! And is it near Princeville? J. How will the snorkeling be? Nancy I get in the water every day and Makua - aka Tunnels - and have never been bitten. Wanini Beach (Anini Beach) Located just south of Princeville on the northshore. Sharp coral. Haena Beach Makua Beach is one of the most secluded and far away beaches on Oahu. Do you have any suggestion? Furthermore I am concerned the parking lot will be full when I get there. Aloha. The Aloha spirit is reflected in the tasteful, Hawaiian décor and breezy interiors. I have swam with many turtles, have seen reef sharks on the west end in deep water 3 times and have been buzzed by 2 Hawaian Monk deal pups while the mom layed on the ocean floor watching. @ Kristin: During December and January, If you want to do both boogie boarding and snorkeling, then you will want to spend at least a few days on the North Shore to catch some waves. Lotsa good memories there before Iniki wiped it out. Hi Don - the June water temps average 77 degrees F. Will be arriving on Thursday and want to take the kids snorkeling. Since parking is limited , which beach should I choose between tunnel and kee beach for snorkling( clear water and more fish) How early should I arrive to secure a parking space? One of my main desires while on this "once in a lifetime" vacation is to do some spearfishing. Which beaches will be the best to snorkel that time of year? It's all about knowing your ability, fitness, understanding currents, reefs, waves, reefs and channels. Will snorkeling be OK then? It may be that tunnels is better for snorkeling then Poipu and vice-versa. Hi Kurt - while the storm is producing surf on the East shore and East exposures like Lumahai, inside Makua will be much more protected and calm. We are in our mid 20s and would like to see the beach from our balcony but have some night life nearby. Aloha, Thanks for doing this...great info. Any suggestions for which month is best? Shipwrecks Beach, Kekaha Beach I learned to board and body surf while attending the University of Hawaii in the mid-1960\'s. What kind of waters can I expect? W, My husband,myself and our two teenage girls are planning to spend xmas in Kauia, overall how safe is it and what our chances of snorkeling and visiting the tunnels in Dec.? What kind of surf forecast would indicate it is safe? This beachfront property is just steps from Tunnels Beach, with great swimming and snorkeling directly in front of the home. Sorry, we don't answer questions about rentals here. Thanks for any suggestions. @ Sean: As you can see in the seasonal surf trends, surf is on the decline on the North Shore in February and even more so in March. Im experienced with large and shallow coral reef surf. Kauai, Hawaii Picture: Makua Beach, aka “Tunnels Beach,” is one of the amazing beaches found along Kauai’s North Shore. Enjoy. Thanks for all of your advice! Aloha Aptivus. A hole in the wall. If you venture to the other side of the bay, cannon's and chicken wings offer lefts of the same quality with the right conditions. Please give us some recommendation of where to stay and generally where it is best to surf in summer. Polihale Beach His name is Pastor Harold Kilborn, my mom's bruddah. Aloha Jonathan. Have great time while on Kauai. It's not shark infested and sharks breed in many places (what guidebook stated that?). Unless you are an experienced surfer / water-person I do not recommend Kepuhi. You are staying in an area that can have huge surf this time of year. Aloha! We will be visiting your great state and MAKUA on Kauai in late Oct. of 2007. We had tacos and burritos. (I don\'t move much, and I love to stay in the water for an hour or so. We are planning on a sunset beach wedding. There is a lifeguard tower at this location so ask a lifeguard about conditions before going out. Thanks! Brennecke’s Beach Great website! Hi! Many hotels do not even offer directions to their guests for Queens Bath as it can be very dangerous. This is a great place to take in the beauty of Kauai! Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. Hi John - the surf will not be 10-15' in June. You can Kayak or SUP up Hanalei river. Tune into this website for conditions when you are here. Thank you. What will the temps be during the day and evenings if we are renting an ocean front house? This will be the first xmas away from the rest of our families. Hi Kevin - Princeville and Haena are both considered North shore locations and therefore equally affected by Winter surf patterns. Lauren there is plenty of info on this site to answer your question. Enjoy! Makua to Kepuhi is about 2 miles - not so far on the road but tough on the soft Haena sand
Walking along the shoreline from Makua (Tunnels) to Kee is a wonderful experience. Surf, wind and tides all create powerful conditions at Makua. Any tips on such a place in Kauai ? With the weather being very windy and not exactly tropical, I used your info every day to determine the best place to go for surfing or snorkling. Unfortunately, it was during record rains that even washed out a bridge and lead to loss of life. Makua Beach earned the nickname of “Tunnels” from the labyrinth of lava tubes that wind through its inner and outer reef, making this Kauai’s premiere snorkeling and diving site year-round. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for activities to do while we are there! We would like to a bit of boogie boarding snorkeling, where is the best place to go? I love it here, Incredible info! As far as the conditions being "obvious" that is entirely subjective. We will be visiting the Hanalei Colony Resort the first week of October. How are Anini or Tunnels areas for reasonable rentals? The Hanalei Colony Resort gets Explorer's ocean report, so you can ask them at the front desk for the day's report, too. Can we rent a lift jacket from the beach? the inner reef. Julie D. Wirtz, Kauai Officiant and Celebrant Know of any great activities for toddlers on the island? Will that be a problem on the north shore. Initially I was thinking about spending one week on the North Shore and one week on the South Shore. Which beach do you think is the most safe for small children? We are looking to rent condo for two weeks at Hanalei Beach Resort mostly because it looks like there is a nice small quiet beach down from the property that we can walk to from the condo every day which is what we are looking for: Sandy beach with good wading and shade to walk to and from where we stay. Also over the winter period, is there surf pretty much most days? Tune into our daily Ocean Report to choose your best location. Makua Beach aka "Tunnels" is known as a great snorkeling spot. This project supports ocean safety, recreation, and eco-friendly use through education. Check out this page's link to the County website, where you can get permit info. Definitly not a beginners break. We'll keep our users posted as we know more. Whatever you do, the North Shore offers some amazing scenery and exploring. We ended up seeing about 5, all within 50 feet of the shore. These include Kauai Sea Tours, Capt. Mahalo, February is still prime time for some big surf on ANY North or West exposed shoreline area. Where (area) is best to stay this time of year? Also about the weather-how much rain does the area typically get the first of March?? I\'m looking for swims in safe waters, thou not waveless. Whether you live on Oahu or are vacationing in Waikiki, it is a definite fact that the island’s leeward coast is severely underrated. I am sitting in the beach watching dozens of people walk all over the reef. We usually come in Sept and stay in the south. I have visited the North shore during times of high surf and the BIG freight train size waves were breaking beyond the reef. But there will be so many great beaches on the North Shore during April, it will be hard to choose. are they calm or...? I'm sure the beach was beautiful without her 'it's all about me' drivel. Tunnels is a "protected" beach, is that correct? W. We drove through the tunnels area yesterday and saw many cars parked along the road. There is a Dry Cave across the street from Haena Beach park and the Blue Room is further up the road. My husband and I are planning a trip to Kauai late October 2013. What are water temps like in the north compared to the south Poipu? For the best chance of dry camping in the winter, check out Salt Pond or Polihale. Makua Beach (Tunnels Beach) Makua is truly a premier beach on an island of premier beaches. We will coming in September, will the snorkeling be safe at the tunnels this time of year. Haena Beach Park / Makua is probably the most similar. Taking mostly day trips, camping on beaches, snorkeling etc. Will we be forced by the weather to spend time over on the south side - I hope not too much. Since the island’s major focus are its picturesque beaches, let us take a look at the best beaches in Kauai: 1. Were we all crazy and overly concerned for no reason? I mean, I would NEVER go out in what they were going out in, but I might have different standards that apply just to me. Hi Jennifer - it's hard to beat Makua or Kee when the ocean is calm. We've both been to Oahu and loved Waikiki beach and are looking for something similar but less crowded / touristy. My wife and me love snokeling but we are novice. Mahalo,
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