# Hanakāpīʻai Beach, United States: what it is and when to go > Hanakāpīʻai Beach is a beach in the Hawaian islands know for its deadly currents in United States (Hanalei). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hanakapi-ai-beach/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Beach in the Hawaian islands know for its deadly currents · Beaches - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** June to September. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 3,980 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 22.20934, -159.59799 ## What it is and where Hanakāpīʻai Beach is a beach in the Hawaian islands know for its deadly currents in United States (Hanalei). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Hanalei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hanalei/), where this site lists 7 more places to see, 7.2 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 22.20934, -159.59799; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,980 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=22.20934%2C-159.59799) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=22.20934%2C-159.59799) It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Hanakāpīʻai Beach is **June to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 10 h 47 | | February | Better not | 11 h 16 | | March | Better not | 11 h 51 | | April | Possible | 12 h 31 | | May | Possible | 13 h 04 | | June | Best time | 13 h 21 | | July | Best time | 13 h 14 | | August | Best time | 12 h 46 | | September | Best time | 12 h 07 | | October | Possible | 11 h 28 | | November | Better not | 10 h 55 | | December | Better not | 10 h 39 | In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Makana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/makana/): Mountain in Hawaii, United States of America · 2.1 km - [Nā Pali Coast State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/na-pali-coast-state-park/): State park in Hawaii, United States · 7.2 km - [Kalalau Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kalalau-beach/): Beach on the Nā Pali Coast in north-west Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi, U.S · 7.4 km - [Hanalei Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hanalei-bay/): The largest bay on the north shore of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii · 9.2 km - [Waiʻoli Mission District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waioli-mission-house-museum/): Historic district in Hawaii, United States · 9.9 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Beaches - [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA - [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/) - [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States - [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA - [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii - [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Hanakāpīʻai Beach? It is a beach in the Hawaian islands know for its deadly currents in United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Hanakāpīʻai Beach? June to September. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. ### How do you get to Hanakāpīʻai Beach? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,980 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=22.20934%2C-159.59799) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Makana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/makana/), [Nā Pali Coast State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/na-pali-coast-state-park/), [Kalalau Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kalalau-beach/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/112440148), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5646853), CC0. More about Hanakāpīʻai Beach on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanak%C4%81p%C4%AB%CA%BBai_Beach). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).