Ka'anapali Beach or Wailea Beach today?
Lahaina, Hawaii · Wailea, Hawaii — 37 km apart
Updated 10:00 PM HST
95Ka'anapali Beach
vs
92Wailea Beach
Too close to call today. Ka'anapali Beach scores 95 and Wailea Beach scores 92, 37 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 37 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Ka'anapali Beach | Wailea Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 88 | 88 | tie |
| Families with kids | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 83 | 83 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Ka'anapali Beach | Wailea Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 76°F | 77°F |
| Wind | 0 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 5:19 AM | High 5:22 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Ka'anapali Beach or Wailea Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Ka'anapali Beach and Wailea Beach?
About 37 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.