Paia Secret Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Paia Secret Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Baldwin Beach Park, managed by County of Maui. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in February (24°C (75°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September 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 (28 km (18 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Paia Secret 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 | 61 mm |
| February (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 62 mm |
| March (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 83 mm |
| April (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 47 mm |
| May (best) | 23°C | 25°C | 37 mm |
| June (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 28 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 32 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 40 mm |
| September (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 38 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 55 mm |
| November (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 64 mm |
| December (best) | 23°C | 25°C | 71 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Baldwin Beach Park, managed by County of Maui · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 20.91535, -156.38825 · 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 Paia Secret Beach
- 1Po'Olenalena Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 2Little Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 27°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 Paia Secret Beach clothing optional?
Paia Secret Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Paia Secret Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Paia Secret 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 Paia Secret Beach?
The closest are Po'Olenalena Beach (28 km (18 mi)), Little Beach (32 km (20 mi)) and Honokohau Harbor Beach (143 km (89 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.