Honokohau Harbor Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Honokohau Harbor Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in February (25°C (76°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is all year.
Weather and water temperature at Honokohau Harbor Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 81 mm |
| February (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 87 mm |
| March (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 134 mm |
| April (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 85 mm |
| May (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 66 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 50 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 53 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 74 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 49 mm |
| October (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 67 mm |
| November (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 93 mm |
| December (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 98 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, managed by National Park Service · public access: restricted.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 19.67630, -156.02777 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Hawaii?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Honokohau Harbor Beach
- 1Hawaiian Naturist Park nudist resort · HawaiiListed
- 2Little Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 27°C in August
- 3Po'Olenalena Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 4Kehena Beach nude beach · Hawaii · best June to NovemberProhibitedSea 26°C in August
- 5Paia Secret Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Honokohau Harbor Beach clothing optional?
Honokohau Harbor Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to Federal Register: 36 CFR 7.87 Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Public Nudity (final rule, 1999-04-21). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Honokohau Harbor Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 24°C (76°F).
How warm is the water at Honokohau Harbor Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 25°C (76°F) to 27°C (81°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Honokohau Harbor Beach?
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park lists day-use hours of All Day. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Honokohau Harbor Beach?
The closest are Hawaiian Naturist Park (96 km (60 mi)), Little Beach (115 km (72 mi)) and Po'Olenalena Beach (118 km (73 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federal Register: 36 CFR 7.87 Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Public Nudity (final rule, 1999-04-21) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.