Kanahā Beach Park

Know before you go

Parking

4 lots with 189 spaces; all have ADA-reserved spaces.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Fees

Unknown – check locally

Paying

Unknown – check locally

Getting there

Unknown – check locally

Tide & surf

North-facing shore. Winter (Nov–Apr): consistent huge, dangerous swells are common. Summer (May–Oct): usually flat to small. Check today's surf before going in.

Verified · Hawaii Ocean Safety (State of Hawaii) · checked Oct 25, 2026

Hours

7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Dogs

Unknown – check locally

Restrooms

2 restroom pavilions.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Showers

Outdoor showers.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Accessibility

ADA parking and restrooms at Lot 1.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Lifeguards

Unknown – check locally

Conflicting: the county park page says 'No lifeguard on duty; station manned 8:00 am–5:00 pm' and lists lifeguard staff 8:00 am–4:30 pm; Maui Ocean Safety lists Kanahā as a tower.

Rules

Unknown – check locally

Reef-safe sunscreen

Mineral sunscreen only: Maui County bans the sale, distribution AND use of non-mineral sunscreen without a prescription (Ordinance 5306, since Oct 1, 2022). Use non-nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Verified · County of Maui · checked Oct 25, 2026

Applies across Maui County: Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.

Wildlife distance

Stay at least 10 ft from sea turtles and 50 ft from Hawaiian monk seals (or behind any signs or barriers), on land and in the water; 50 yd from dolphins; 100 yd from humpback whales.

Verified · Hawaii DLNR Division of Boating & Ocean Recreation · checked Oct 25, 2026

NOAA recommends 150 ft from a mother monk seal and pup.

Information only, not safety advice. Hawaiʻi surf and currents change fast. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs; if in doubt, don't go out.