Hawaii's islands sit in warm mid-Pacific waters that stay swimmable every month of the year, with the calmest surf on leeward shores in summer.
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Sea temperature in Hawaii
Tropical Pacific water year-round across Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
Beaches tracked
47
Coastal regions
3
Avg sea temp now
27.1°C
Best swim months
April–October
Coastal regions in Hawaii
Warmest Hawaii beaches today
Top 5 beaches ranked by live sea temperature right now.
- #1 warmestPapohaku BeachHawaii27.7°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #2 warmestKo Olina LagoonsHawaii27.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #3 warmestMakaha BeachHawaii27.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #4 warmestKapalua BayHawaii27.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #5 warmestHulopoe BayHawaii27.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
Coldest Hawaii beaches today
Bottom 5 beaches ranked by live sea temperature, coldest first.
- #1 coldestDiamond Head BeachOahu26.3°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #2 coldestHalawa BeachHawaii26.4°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #3 coldestEhukai BeachHawaii26.5°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #4 coldestKee BeachHawaii26.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
- #5 coldestHookipa BeachHawaii26.6°CExcellentCan I swim now? Yes — good to swim
All Hawaii beaches ranked by sea temperature
| Beach | Region | Sea | Swim score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papohaku Beach | Hawaii | 27.7°C | Excellent |
| Ko Olina Lagoons | Hawaii | 27.6°C | Excellent |
| Makaha Beach | Hawaii | 27.6°C | Excellent |
| Kapalua Bay | Hawaii | 27.6°C | Excellent |
| Hulopoe Bay | Hawaii | 27.6°C | Excellent |
| Waimanalo Beach | Hawaii | 27.5°C | Excellent |
| Polihale Beach | Hawaii | 27.5°C | Excellent |
| Turtle Bay | Hawaii | 27.5°C | Excellent |
| Waimea Bay | Hawaii | 27.4°C | Excellent |
| Hapuna Beach | Hawaii | 27.4°C | Excellent |
| Lydgate Beach | Hawaii | 27.4°C | Excellent |
| Hanauma Bay | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Sandy Beach | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Sunset Beach | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Magic Sands | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Punaluu Black Sand | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Kaanapali Beach | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Pupukea Beach | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Salt Pond Beach | Hawaii | 27.3°C | Excellent |
| Ala Moana Beach | Hawaii | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Kua Bay | Hawaii | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Big Beach | Maui | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Mauna Kea Beach | Hawaii | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Tunnels Beach | Hawaii | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Laniakea Beach | Hawaii | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| D.T. Fleming Beach | Maui | 27.2°C | Excellent |
| Hanalei Bay | Hawaii | 27.1°C | Excellent |
| Lanikai Beach | Hawaii | 27.0°C | Excellent |
| Napili Bay | Maui | 27.0°C | Excellent |
| Makalawena Beach | Hawaii | 26.9°C | Excellent |
| Bellows Beach | Hawaii | 26.9°C | Excellent |
| Wailea Beach | Hawaii | 26.9°C | Excellent |
| Waikiki Beach | Hawaii | 26.8°C | Excellent |
| Pipeline | Hawaii | 26.8°C | Excellent |
| Hamoa Beach | Maui | 26.8°C | Excellent |
| Polihua Beach | Hawaii | 26.8°C | Excellent |
| Chun's Reef Beach | Hawaii | 26.8°C | Excellent |
| Poipu Beach | Hawaii | 26.7°C | Excellent |
| Kailua Beach | Hawaii | 26.7°C | Excellent |
| Makapuu Beach | Hawaii | 26.7°C | Excellent |
| Little Beach Maui | Maui | 26.7°C | Excellent |
| Kee Beach | Hawaii | 26.6°C | Excellent |
| Hookipa Beach | Hawaii | 26.6°C | Excellent |
| Mokuleia Beach | Hawaii | 26.6°C | Excellent |
| Ehukai Beach | Hawaii | 26.5°C | Excellent |
| Halawa Beach | Hawaii | 26.4°C | Excellent |
| Diamond Head Beach | Oahu | 26.3°C | Excellent |
