Kauapea Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Kauapea Beach is a well-known naturist beach in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Kauapea Beach, managed by State of Hawaii. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in February (23°C (74°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Larsen's Beach (8 km (5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Kauapea Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 68 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 84 mm |
| March (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 125 mm |
| April (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 57 mm |
| May (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 49 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 43 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 41 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 47 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 51 mm |
| October (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 76 mm |
| November (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 84 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 100 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Kauapea Beach, managed by State of Hawaii · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 22.22360, -159.41400 · 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 Kauapea Beach
- 1Larsen's Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 2Polo Beach East nude beach · HawaiiCustomarySea 27°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 Kauapea Beach clothing optional?
Kauapea Beach is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Kauapea Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Kauapea Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 23°C (74°F) to 27°C (80°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Kauapea Beach?
The closest are Larsen's Beach (8 km (5 mi)) and Polo Beach East (147 km (92 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q6378655 · All data sources and licenses.