Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor — ramp
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Concrete ramp; wet algae, slope and the tide can make footing slippery.
Allowed Craft
Two-lane state ramp with a loading dock and washdown. This harbor entry is separate from the nearby Niumalu Beach Park canoe launch.
Fees
Confirm current hand-launch, trailer-use and parking requirements with DOBOR. A mapped public ramp does not establish a fee exemption.
Parking Info
Use designated harbor vehicle spaces. Leave trailer-only spaces, ramp staging and loading docks clear; check posted parking charges.
Managing Agency
Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation
Yes — restroom/comfort station listed by DOBOR; check opening hours.
Not confirmed in the cited sources.
Not confirmed in the cited sources.
Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.
Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.
Yes — vessel washdown listed by DOBOR; check operation and any fee.
No camping authorization established; use only a separately permitted campground.
Stay out of the navigation lane and do not tie up to working docks. Obtain local advice before leaving protected harbor water.
Active motorboat traffic, propellers, wakes, slippery ramp and exposed ocean beyond the harbor. Assess wind, swell and return access before launching.
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Address
2494 Niumalu Road, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, HI 96766
City
Nāwiliwili / Līhuʻe — Kauaʻi
County / Region
Kauaʻi
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
21.950221, -159.358093
From Līhuʻe follow Nāwiliwili Road toward the waterfront, then Niumalu Road to the small-boat harbor at 2494. Follow the public-ramp signs to the two-lane ramp. Use the recreational harbor entrance, not a secured cargo/cruise terminal gate.
Phone
808-241-3110
Hours / Season
Plan a daylight visit. Confirm posted gate hours and same-day closures before traveling.
Rentals / Marina
On-site rentals not verified; bring equipment or reserve with an island outfitter.
Accessibility
No adaptive launch verified. Sand, slope or uneven footing may require carrying assistance.
