Po'Olenalena Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Po'Olenalena Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Unknown Not Designated, managed by Unknown. 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 Little Beach (3.6 km (2.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Po'Olenalena 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 Unknown Not Designated, managed by Unknown · public access: unknown.
- Coordinates: 20.66561, -156.44246 · 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 Po'Olenalena Beach
- 1Little Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 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 Po'Olenalena Beach clothing optional?
Po'Olenalena 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 Po'Olenalena 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 Po'Olenalena 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 Po'Olenalena Beach?
The closest are Little Beach (3.6 km (2.2 mi)), Paia Secret Beach (28 km (18 mi)) and Honokohau Harbor Beach (118 km (73 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.