Mōkapu Beach — shared public access
Launch Type
Skill Level
Surface / Access
Hand carry across sand to the water; beach width and footing change with tide.
Allowed Craft
Public beach access on the north side of the Ulua/Mōkapu pair. The separate beach entry may suit a different carry and launch zone.
Fees
Current hand-launch and parking fees not published in the cited source; check signs before unloading.
Parking Info
Use designated public parking. Keep driveways, emergency access and boat-trailer stalls clear.
Managing Agency
County of Maui public beach access; adjoining resort facilities may be private.
Shared access-area restrooms listed.
Shared beach showers listed.
Not confirmed in the cited sources.
Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.
Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.
Dedicated boat wash not confirmed; bring a small rinse supply.
No camping authorization established; use only a separately permitted campground.
Choose a short route suited to conditions and allow time for the return. Do not assume a beach landing gives access across private land.
Swimmers, nearshore reef, shorebreak and wind. Do not cut across the reef point to reach Ulua.
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Address
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii (see written directions)
City
Wailea — Maui
County / Region
Maui
State / Country
Hawaii, United States
Coordinates
20.693337, -156.444089
Use the public beach-access lot reached from Wailea Alanui near Halealiʻi Place. Follow the access path toward Mōkapu on the north side of the shared Ulua/Mōkapu approach, then carry to a clear section of sand. Do not unload in the resort’s valet driveway.
Phone
No site-specific public phone verified; use the managing agency website.
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.
