Closures, lifeguard towers, official alerts, surf by shore and tides, from the County of Kauaʻi, the State and the National Weather Service. Every number shows when its source issued it.
ClosedAdvisoryNo closures reportedStatus unknown
North Shore
ʻAnini Beach
Brown Water Advisory at Anini Beach, Kaua‘i
Queen's Bath
Advisory: The County locked the Queen’s Bath access gate each fall from 2023 to 2025 and has never announced a reopening. No 2026 notice has been posted, so the gate is likely locked. Confirm with the Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
East Side
South Shore
Poʻipū Beach Park
Po‘ipū Beach Park parking lot to close Oct. 26 to Nov. 6
Salt Pond Beach Park
The County lists Salt Pond Beach Park (park and pavilions) as closed after Hurricane Lowell, with no reopening date.
West Side
Polihale State Park
State Parks says every Kauaʻi state park not on its reopened list remains closed after Hurricane Lowell. Polihale isn't on that list, and all Kauaʻi camping is closed.
This page doesn't rate beaches or say where to swim. For hazard ratings at guarded beaches, see hawaiibeachsafety.com, and ask the lifeguard when you arrive.