Waterfall Hikes Near Waimanalo Beach, HI

4,475 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waimanalo Beach? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waimanalo Beach. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 21.3288°N, -157.6974°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waimanalo Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach have live flow data today

Haha Falls Moderate Hina Falls Moderate Moʻoloa Falls Moderate Puʻukaʻōkū Falls Moderate ʻOloʻupena Falls Moderate Wailele Falls Moderate Hāloku Falls Moderate Waimanu Falls Moderate Hīpuapua Falls Moderate Kahiwa Falls Moderate Moaʻula Moderate Pāpalaua Falls Moderate Mānoa Falls Moderate Waipuhia Falls Moderate Waimea Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers · 83°F

Tod 81°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sun 81°F Scattered Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Scattered Rain Showers
Wed 83°F Scattered Rain Showers Best
Thu 81°F Isolated Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waimanalo Beach

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Waimea Falls Strong · 28 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Waipuhia Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Mānoa Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Hīpuapua Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Kahiwa Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Moaʻula Moderate · 12 cfs 40th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waimanalo Beach (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

3.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Waimea Falls waterfall

Waimea Falls

21.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Waimanalo Beach

Mānoa Falls waterfall

Mānoa Falls

3.4 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.6 miles 633 ft
Waipuhia Falls waterfall

Waipuhia Falls

36.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Sacred Falls waterfall

Sacred Falls

13.6 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
2.2 miles 200 ft
Waimea Falls waterfall

Waimea Falls

21.7 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Waimanu Falls waterfall

Waimanu Falls

47 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hāloku Falls

50 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
22.0 miles 5 ft

ʻOloʻupena Falls

29.9 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Puʻukaʻōkū Falls waterfall

Puʻukaʻōkū Falls

29.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wailele Falls waterfall

Wailele Falls

29.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hina Falls waterfall

Hina Falls

15.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kahiwa Falls

2.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moʻoloa Falls

17 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haha Falls

15.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pāpalaua Falls waterfall

Pāpalaua Falls

0.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hīpuapua Falls waterfall

Hīpuapua Falls

2.4 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Moaʻula

14.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
4.0 miles 650 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waimanalo Beach

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waimanalo Beach?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Waimanalo Beach, including Mānoa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waimanalo Beach?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Waimanalo Beach, including Mānoa Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach, including Kahiwa Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Waimanalo Beach, including Waimanu Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waimanalo Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waimanalo Beach is Haha Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Waimanalo Beach is Puʻukaʻōkū Falls at 2,756 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Waimanalo Beach require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Waimanalo Beach?

The closest waterfall to Waimanalo Beach is Mānoa Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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