Best beaches for kayaking

Sea kayaking rewards calm water and gentle wind. Swell scores conditions so you can plan a paddle that stays fun, not a fight.

Best beaches for kayaking right now

• Waialea Beach, Puako, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Hapuna Beach, South Kohala District, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Kaluhikaa Beach, South Kohala District, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Mauna Kea Beach, South Kohala District, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Mauumae Beach, South Kohala District, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Waipio Beach, Honokaa-Kukuihaele, HI — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Ha'ena Beach (Hā‘ena), Keaau-Mountain View, HI — 4.8 / 5 for kayaking
• Assateague State Park, District 3, Sinepuxent, MD — 4 / 5 for kayaking

Ideal conditions for kayaking

• Calm to small waves
• Light, steady wind
• Comfortable temperature

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for kayaking from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for kayaking near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.