Waialea Beach, Sandy beach in Kohala Coast, Hawaii County, United States.
Waialea Beach is a sandy shore on the Kohala Coast featuring white sand, protected coral reefs, and natural rock formations along the water's edge. The shallow, clear waters make it a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling.
During World War II, the United States Marine Corps used this location as a training facility. After the war, the site retained the temporary name Ulua Beach before returning to its original designation.
Waialea Beach is also known as Beach 69, a name taken from a former utility pole number at the access path. Local families use the shaded sand under the trees at the back of the beach for picnics and gatherings. The bay's reef and shoreline are protected, so visitors look but leave coral, rock and sand in place.
The beach sits off the Kohala Coast road in the Waimea area of Hawaii County, on the island of Hawaii. The sand shifts with the seasons, so the shoreline and swimming conditions differ from one visit to the next. The site lies in the tropics, where September is the warmest month at about 28 °C and February the coolest at about 22 °C.
The beach's sand levels shift seasonally throughout the year, revealing different coastal formations. These natural changes affect both swimming conditions and the shoreline's overall appearance.
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