Waikaʻea Canal — Lihi boat ramp
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Concrete ramp; wet algae, slope and the tide can make footing slippery.
Allowed Craft
State two-lane canal-mouth ramp with a loading dock and washdown. Check the shallow entrance and current before taking a paddle craft through to the ocean.
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
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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
Lihi/Waikaʻea boat-ramp area, Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi, HI 96746
City
Kapaʻa — Kauaʻi
County / Region
Kauaʻi
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
22.070463, -159.317724
From Kūhiō Highway in Kapaʻa take the public approach toward the canal-mouth Lihi boat-ramp area, beside the coastal path. Use the mapped concrete ramp and designated lot. Keep the shared coastal path, trailer staging and canal access unobstructed.
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.
