Hamoa Beach
The beach is a long strand of soft grey sand tucked between lava rock outcroppings. Because the waves break right at the shore, it can be a dangerous beach, especially during high surf. Body surfing and boogie boarding can be difficult here due to the shorebreak.
James A. Michener wrote, Paradoxically, the only beach I have ever seen that looks like the South Pacific was in the North Pacific. Hamoa Beach on Maui Island in Hawai'i; a beach so perfectly formed that I wonder at its comparative obscurity. Formed into the shape of a half moon, it is rimmed by boulders of lava and guarded by tall volcanic needles. Pandanus [Hala] trees line the shore, which offers a crescent of black and silver sand.
Hours of Operation
Hamoa Beach is open 24 hours a day. The Hotel Hana-Maui shuttle runs hourly from 10:00am to 4:00pm, weather permitting.Weather Forecast
(As of 329 PM HST Wednesday July 11 2007)Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 75 at the shore to around 54 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with scattered showers. Highs around 85 at the shore to around 71 at 5000 feet. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows around 75 at the shore to around 54 at 5000 feet. East winds around 10 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 66 to 86. East winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 75. Northeast winds around 10 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 66 to 87. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 75. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 66 to 85. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 75. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 66 to 85. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 75. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Highs 66 to 85. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 51 to 75. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunrise: 5:50am Sunset: 7:08pm. Visit Maui Weather Today for a daily discussion of the current weather patterns affecting Maui. For the surf conditions, visit the Maui Surf Report.
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Getting There
Hamoa Beach is on Haneo'o Road, which is about one mile beyond Hana (towards the Pools at O'heo and Kaupo) on the Hana Highway. Turn left onto Haneo'o Road and drive until you see a bunch of cars parked on the side of the road. Of course, if no one is at the beach, you'll have to look more carefully for the stairs or the small pavillion-like structure on the side of the road. Park and walk down to the beach using the staircase.
Map
You may also view a more detailed full-screen version of this map on Google Maps.
Facilities
Hamoa Beach has many facilities available only to guests of the Hotel Hana, including lounge chairs, umbrellas, and bathrooms. For the general public, the facilities are limited to:- A bathroom with toilets and sinks
- One outdoor shower
What's Nearby
The Hotel Hana-Maui runs hourly shuttle service for its guests between Hamoa Beach and the hotel. Aside from that, there are only a few honor-system fruit stands along the Haneo'o Road.
Copyright 2006 by Maui Beach Guide.