Kehena Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Kehena Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Hawaii, United States. It lies within State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, managed by State land department. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in March (24°C (75°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is June to November. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Hawaiian Naturist Park (23 km (14 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Kehena Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 24°C | 192 mm |
| February | 20°C | 24°C | 181 mm |
| March | 20°C | 24°C | 272 mm |
| April | 21°C | 24°C | 241 mm |
| May | 21°C | 25°C | 175 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 25°C | 132 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 26°C | 152 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 26°C | 168 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 27°C | 166 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 26°C | 184 mm |
| November (best) | 22°C | 26°C | 216 mm |
| December | 21°C | 25°C | 220 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of State Department of Land State Resource Management Area, managed by State land department · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 19.39493, -154.92822 · 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 Kehena Beach
- 1Hawaiian Naturist Park nudist resort · HawaiiListed
- 2Honokohau Harbor Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 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 Kehena Beach clothing optional?
Kehena Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to Hawaii DLNR news release NR21-080 (2021). 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 Kehena Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to November. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 20°C (68°F).
How warm is the water at Kehena Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (80°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Kehena Beach?
The closest are Hawaiian Naturist Park (23 km (14 mi)) and Honokohau Harbor Beach (119 km (74 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Hawaii DLNR news release NR21-080 (2021) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q22058955 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.