Little Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Little Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Makena State Park, managed by State parks and recreation. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in February (24°C (76°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Po'Olenalena Beach (3.6 km (2.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Little Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 22°C | 25°C | 72 mm |
| February (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 76 mm |
| March (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 100 mm |
| April (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 66 mm |
| May (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 53 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 40 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 43 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 54 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 49 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 67 mm |
| November (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 78 mm |
| December (best) | 23°C | 25°C | 83 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Makena State Park, managed by State parks and recreation · public access: open.
- Website: littlebeachmaui.com
- Coordinates: 20.63482, -156.45180 · 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 Little Beach
- 1Po'Olenalena Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 2Paia Secret Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 3Honokohau 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 Little Beach clothing optional?
Little Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to AANR: Government Affairs, Little Beach (July 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 Little Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 22°C (72°F).
How warm is the water at Little Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 24°C (76°F) to 27°C (80°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Little Beach?
The closest are Po'Olenalena Beach (3.6 km (2.2 mi)), Paia Secret Beach (32 km (20 mi)) and Honokohau Harbor Beach (115 km (72 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against AANR: Government Affairs, Little Beach (July 2021) (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.