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Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam) today: live conditions and our beach score

Tiny, very calm pocket of sand beside the pier — the safest swim in Kailua-Kona town and great for small kids.

Live conditions Kona (West)
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The one thing to know

Tiny, very calm pocket of sand beside the pier — the safest swim in Kailua-Kona town and great for small kids. No lifeguard, and it's busy with canoe paddlers and pier/boat traffic, so keep kids close and stay clear of the channel.

Beach facts

ShoreKona (West)
LifeguardNo lifeguard
Best forswim, snorkel, walk
ParkingPublic lot near Kailua Pier in Kailua-Kona town; metered/limited. Walkable from downtown.

Questions visitors ask

Is it safe to swim at Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam) today?
Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam) has no lifeguard. On calm days it can be a good swim, but you're responsible for your own safety — check today's live conditions above, watch the water, and never swim alone.
Is there a lifeguard at Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam)?
No. Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam) is not lifeguarded, so conditions are yours to judge. If the surf looks marginal, choose a guarded beach instead.
When is the best time to visit Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Pier / King Kam)?
Mornings are usually calmest, before the afternoon trade winds build and while water visibility is best. Tiny, very calm pocket of sand beside the pier — the safest swim in Kailua-Kona town and great for small kids.
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