Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island)
Hilo, Puna & Kaʻū
Hilo's lagoons and tide pools, Puna's new black sand, and turtles at Punaluʻu. This guide covers 6 public beaches on Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island), 5 with a confirmed lifeguard tower. Surf here changes with the season, so check today's conditions and talk to the lifeguard before you swim.
- Onekahakaha Beach ParkHilo, Puna & KaʻūFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Richardson Ocean ParkHilo, Puna & KaʻūFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Carlsmith Beach ParkHilo, Puna & KaʻūFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Punaluʻu Black Sand BeachHilo, Puna & KaʻūFeaturedRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Honoliʻi Beach ParkHilo, Puna & KaʻūRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
- Isaac Hale Beach Park (Pohoiki)Hilo, Puna & KaʻūRestrooms: yesDogs: check rules
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Hawaiʻi surf and currents change fast. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs; if in doubt, don't go out. Facts checked against Hawaiʻi DLNR (State Parks, Aquatic Resources), Hawaii Ocean Safety, county park pages and NOAA on Oct 25, 2026. Times are Hawaiʻi time (HST). Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.