Wailua Beach

Justin Britt

Aug 03, 2006 4:04PM

There's a great river that poors out into the ocean at this beach. The river actually has more activities, including kayaking and waterskiing.

There are some good surf spots around here too, but not for learning.

Oct 11, 2006 8:09PM

I like to stop off at Wailua and eat my plate lunch from Blossoming Lotus. Sometimes the surf at the rivermouth is incredible and the area is generally uncrowded. Most of the time the trade winds make for choppy seas and the Wailua River (with water from Waialeale) makes the water murky. "If da water stay Murcury - no go out!!!"

Dec 04, 2006 9:32AM

I have a question that I would like addressed to prove a point. Last week, while vacationing at the Islander on the Beach, my drunk husband wished to go night swimming off the beach right in front of the hotel. I told him that was not a good idea and literally fought him to stay on dry land. Could you please post an honest & detailed commentary of what a drunk grown man (even a good swimmer) could expect if he chose to swim off of the beach directly off the shore of this hotel at night? Thank you!

Jan 02, 2007 6:16AM

your husband must be a fool. that or he wants to be shark bait

Jan 23, 2007 1:01AM

@ Anonymous: Anyone considering this should call the paramedics first to be sure they'll be available for the rescue. Then just don't do it. Period. It may be the last foolish thing you ever do.

Aug 12, 2007 7:56PM

@ Respondent & the World: Night diving in this area is common. BTW sharks know about you the second you step in the water. If you dont have a bloody nose or on your period, no worry bra/sista, lobsterzzzzzz. My favorite beach.

Oct 15, 2007 8:35AM

I just read the last comment about sharks and period situation which worried me. Not to be too graphic but I will be on Kauai this week and also will be on my period. Does it seriously pose a threat or was that just a joke?

Nov 06, 2007 10:08AM

I just returned from my 2nd visit to Kauai. My wife and I were just playing in the waves at this beach being careful not to get too far out because the waves were pretty violent and frequent. But in what seemed like a split second we both got caught in a rip tide. We tried not to panic and just swim parallel until we could get back in - but neither of us were strong enough to get back. After several minutes of trying my wife finally broke through and made it back in. I, on the other hand, was getting swept further out and began to take in a lot of water as I couldn't stay above water. I was completely exhausted when I finally went under for what I thought was for good. There wasn't really anyone else on the beach, but somehow a local surfer saw me and got there just in the nick of time to save me. By far this was the most traumatic incident of our lives. There is a lifegaurd tower, but it was unoccupied on a Monday morning. The water is beautiful, but if there is any advice I can give - stay away from this beach if you don't know what you are getting into! I'm 28 yrs old and fairly athletic - but this water was way too strong for me. I tried to thank the surfer, I would have given him anything - but he was gone before I could regain much consciousness. I just laid on the beach with my wife throwing up for about a half hour before going home. I have a newfound respect for the power of the ocean - but I still love Kauai!

Dec 26, 2007 6:13AM

My husband and I will be going to Kauai in May of 08\' and are planning our activities now. My husband is a die hard fly-fisherman, can he just cast from the beach or do we need permits? Can you recommend any good fishing spots? Thanks for any information.

Mar 26, 2008 11:12PM

I've been to Maui a few years ago. We never thought about or even considered rip currents the whole time we went snorkeling. Now I read all about rip currents and how to spot them in Kauai. Are the conditions that much different in Kauai and Maui?

We are going to Kauai May 23 - June 1 2008. What will the conditions be at that time? We want to go snorkeling, but I must admit I'm a little worried after reading too much information about strong rip currents on the beaches in Kauai. Do you have any words of encouragement?

Jun 11, 2008 7:10PM

rip currents?!!!! Dave posted about how he has learned to spot them back on 3-26-08!
Could somebody advise me about how to do this?
Did he view this on this web site or somewhere else? I have been body surfing for a long, long time- off the Jersey Shore true- but I have never known how you can spot a rip current until you get swept up in one.
Thanks!

Sep 10, 2008 10:35PM

My friend has a house close to this beach so it is a go to beach for a quick cool off. I like it there because it is so sandy but I really respect it.We take the car, check out the conditions carefully and go to Lydgate Park if it seems too rough. Really watch for rip tides around the mouth of the river (there is a great area for children in the river) and watch your back when getting out. My friend didn't know about diving/ducking under the big waves and was badly tossed. Also I go in where there are other people sitting on the beach just in case but it is a really quiet beach which I love.

Dec 02, 2008 10:52PM

I am visiting Kauai during Christmas and New Years and wonder if there is anything to catch out on a charter during the winter months.

Jan 15, 2009 2:02AM

Please tell me about Wialua river..i went kayaking last year...asked the tour guide if there were any sharks in the river...he didn't really give me an answer...are there any??? the river is ginormous. Could they get thru @ the mouth of the Wialua bay??? I plan on going back to the river to do it again!!!

Feb 11, 2009 4:21AM

I thought it was very quiet and peaceful!!!!!Me & my mom took a short walk for 45 minutes or so.I found a baby clam!!!

Mar 29, 2009 9:17PM

I'm traveling to Kauai in late May and have two 20 somethings that want to surf and snorkel (no experience). What is the best starting point for each and where would they want to go once they have some lessons?
Where is the best kayaing for someone with decent experience, but not interested in more than 2-3 hours of paddling?

Apr 23, 2009 4:51AM

I am leaving for Kauai in 7 days on the 29th of April. I was there last year, but our rental home was too far from the beach to walk to at night. This year we are a half a block from Wailua Beach and I am curious to know if a safe, controlled beach campfire is allowed. And if not on this beach....which beaches allow fires? I can't seem to find the answer in my internet searches.

Apr 29, 2009 5:32AM

Hello,
What a informative and helful site you have going here. Keep up the good work!We are planning a family vacation the last two weeks of July. We found a great deal on a house in Kekaha. We have our 19 year old and 16 year old going with us. Is the water unsafe at this time of year? Thanks....

May 15, 2009 2:51AM

you guys are lying about this once you said wailua was high surf advisory and it wasnt even breaking

Jul 21, 2009 9:23PM

We were planning on going to kauai in march I have a small 8 year old daughter and was wondering a good sandy beach for her to swim in.

Aug 19, 2009 9:07PM

curious whether ANY jet skiing is available on Kaui, I read in Frommers that on the river near Wailua beach it was permitted. I understand why its not popular and in my own way agree but I am checking for my husband. Does anyone know

Feb 09, 2010 12:52PM

we are planning a trip to kauai and maui in mid dec through early jan. never been to kauai but have been to maui and oahu. are there more shark sightings etc in kauai than the other places. also have 2 kids 11 and 14 who love to snorkel. that was the big plans for kauai to visit the beaches wilderness etc and for adults to relax while kids snorkled. reading a lot of these comments i'm a bit worried now about these arrangements. what advice can you give?

Mar 07, 2010 2:09AM

My wife will be travelling to Kauai in early July. Do you have any suggestions about a good beach (or side of the island) to surf from in July? She is a beginning surfer so is not looking for huge waves, but rather gentle rollers with a long ride (she tried surfing at Waikiki and loved it). I saw from your website that the waves are calm on the North side in July and very high on the South side. Does that mean the East or West side would be best? Thanks so much for your help. This is a great site!!

Apr 23, 2010 2:54PM

i have a question guys..

my wife and i will be on Kauai on june. we'll be staying at the Aston islander on the beach. we don't really like the feel of the reefs on our feet! so here's my question; does the beach infront of the "islander on the beach" fill of reefs? if yes, are they near the shore? also, what's the beach condition in june?

pls. pls. help i need to know ASAP.

thanks alot!

Aug 19, 2010 12:18AM

Me and my soon to be wife are going to kauai for two weeks for our honeymoon from the end of september to mid october, I'm just wondering where the best areas are to learn to surf? Thanks so much.

Jul 12, 2011 9:31AM

We are going to Kauai on the 23rd of July. Staying at Grand Hyatt. Can you tell me the best places to go for an experienced body boarder and beginner surfer?

Aug 18, 2011 9:55AM

I am a photographer and the beach I was at, which was on the east side and I believe it was Wailua had lava formations that had run into the shoreline and the water. The sand was covered by stone in beautiful formations. I see no one mentions this and I am beginning to wonder it this is not the beach where I saw this. Any idea?

Feb 16, 2012 12:01AM

Are controlled...we are grown ups...beach fires allowed at anahola? We are staying at a cottage and of course will follow local laws/customs...we come from northern cali and love small fire and know how to make it safe for the next day...
aloha

Mar 05, 2012 1:38PM

Aloha, I am planning a trip in first week of april to the south area of Kauai, will be staying at the aston Islander hotel.. I would love to fish from shore with a flyrod, any advise would be great, like type of weight rod and flyline to bring.. types of fly to use etc...Also, is this a good area to snorkel at that time of the year? Thanks and Aloha!

Aug 07, 2012 8:46PM

Hi! Headed to princeville this week, any good bars out there my husband and I can watch some football and relax?

Jackie

Aug 18, 2014 11:34AM

Hi wondering what beach will be the safest to swim at in February ??