CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsBeach· Molokai· Hawaii
Kepuhi Beach
21° 11.4′ N · 157° 14.9′ W
A golden west-shore beach in front of the shuttered Kaluakoi resort, split by lava rocks and Kaiaka Rock, famous for big winter surf and sunsets over Oahu.
Practical
Swim only on very calm days: strong alongshore currents, dangerous winter shorebreak and rips, no lifeguards (to-hawaii.com). Showers and parking near the end of Kaiaka Road. A touch of Molokai shop near the resort has snacks.
Best for
Sunset viewing on the West End
Season
Summer calm days; winter surf