Closures
Kauaʻi beach closures
Every beach in one table, closures first. From County of Kauaʻi, DLNR and Hawaiʻi Department of Health notices, checked every 3 hours.
| Beach | Status | Latest notice | Lifeguard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polihale State ParkWest Side | Closed | 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. | Not guarded |
| Salt Pond Beach ParkWest Side | Closed | The County lists Salt Pond Beach Park (park and pavilions) as closed after Hurricane Lowell, with no reopening date. | Lifeguard tower |
| Poʻipū Beach ParkSouth Shore | Advisory | Po‘ipū Beach Park parking lot to close Oct. 26 to Nov. 6 | Lifeguard tower |
| Queen's BathNorth Shore | Advisory | 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. | Not guarded |
| ʻAnini BeachNorth Shore | Advisory | Brown Water Advisory at Anini Beach, Kaua‘i | Not guarded |
| Hanalei BayNorth Shore | No closures reported | Lifeguard tower | |
| Hideaways BeachNorth Shore | No closures reported | Not guarded | |
| Hāʻena Beach ParkNorth Shore | No closures reported | Lifeguard tower | |
| Kēʻē BeachNorth Shore | No closures reported | Lifeguard tower | |
| Lumahaʻi BeachNorth Shore | No closures reported | Not guarded | |
| Lydgate Beach ParkEast Side | No closures reported | Lifeguard tower | |
| Tunnels BeachNorth Shore | No closures reported | Not guarded |
“No closures reported” means no official notice names the beach. It doesn't mean the water is fine to swim. If our last check is more than a day old, every beach shows “Status unknown.” How status works.