Polo Beach East
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Polo Beach East is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Hawaii, United States. It lies within Makaleha Beach Park, managed by CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU. 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 26°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is all year.
Weather and water temperature at Polo Beach East
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 71 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 81 mm |
| March (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 94 mm |
| April (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 54 mm |
| May (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 46 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 37 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 40 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 44 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 50 mm |
| October (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 73 mm |
| November (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 86 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 93 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Makaleha Beach Park, managed by CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 21.58009, -158.16473 · 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 Polo Beach East
- 1Larsen's Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 2Kauapea Beach nude beach · HawaiiListedSea 26°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 Polo Beach East clothing optional?
Polo Beach East is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Sign change does not open Polo Beach to public nudity (3 Mar 2016). 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 Polo Beach East?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 26°C (79°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Polo Beach East?
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 Polo Beach East?
The closest are Larsen's Beach (140 km (87 mi)) and Kauapea Beach (147 km (92 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Sign change does not open Polo Beach to public nudity (3 Mar 2016) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.