Waterfall Hikes Near Koloa, HI

2,281 residents
Pacific/Honolulu Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Koloa anchors Kauai's south side, and 33 falls land inside its 50 mile ring, which on an island this size means nearly all of them. Wailua Falls near Līhuʻe drops 80 feet beside a parking pullout, no hiking required. Manawaiopuna, the 400 footer in Hanapēpē Valley that appeared in Jurassic Park, stands on private land, so most people see it from a helicopter. Hāliʻi, Kāhili and the rest drain some of the wettest ground on earth, and plenty of them are easier to name than to reach.

Located at 21.9031°N, -159.4611°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Koloa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near Koloa have live flow data today

Hanakoa Falls Moderate Hoʻoleʻa Falls Moderate Moeloa Falls Moderate Mōhihi Falls Moderate Paaiki Falls Moderate Hoʻopiʻi Falls Low Koholālele Falls Low Opae Kalaole Falls Low Hoʻopōuli Falls Moderate Kapaka Nui Falls Moderate Kapakaiki Falls Moderate Uhauʻiole Falls Moderate Kīlauea Falls Moderate Waihunehune Falls Moderate Limahuli Falls Moderate Pūwainui Falls Moderate ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls Low Wailua Falls Low ʻOʻopulele Falls Moderate Waiʻalae Falls Moderate Waiānuenue Falls Moderate Waikaka Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 87°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 86°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 86°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Koloa

Updated 2 days ago

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

  1. 1 Waipoʻo Falls Roaring · 3640 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 ʻĀwini Falls Roaring · 3640 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Hāliʻi Falls Roaring · 818 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Halulu Falls Strong · 148 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Waiolue Falls Strong · 148 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Kaukiuki Falls Strong · 148 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Koloa (6 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Hāliʻi Falls in Hawaii, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Hāliʻi Falls

5.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Manawaiopuna Falls waterfall

Manawaiopuna Falls

6.9 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 33 Waterfalls Near Koloa

LiDAR terrain view around Hāliʻi Falls in Hawaii, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Hāliʻi Falls

5.3 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Waiolue Falls in Hawaii, about 276 feet of drop LiDAR

Waiolue Falls

5.4 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Kaukiuki Falls in Hawaii, about 199 feet of drop LiDAR

Kaukiuki Falls

5.5 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ooiki Falls in Hawaii, about 495 feet of drop LiDAR

Ooiki Falls

6.2 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Manawaiopuna Falls waterfall

Manawaiopuna Falls

6.9 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Kāhili Falls waterfall

Kāhili Falls

7.1 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Halulu Falls in Hawaii Aerial

Halulu Falls

8 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wailua Falls waterfall

Wailua Falls

9.9 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Uhauʻiole Falls waterfall

Uhauʻiole Falls

10 miles away
Hawaii
Hard
3.0 miles Unknown
Waiānuenue Falls waterfall

Waiānuenue Falls

10.3 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Koholālele Falls waterfall

Koholālele Falls

10.3 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Kapaka Nui Falls in Hawaii Aerial

Kapaka Nui Falls

10.7 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Kapakaiki Falls in Hawaii Aerial

Kapakaiki Falls

10.8 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Waikaka Falls waterfall CC

Waikaka Falls

10.9 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls waterfall

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

11.3 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Hinalele Falls waterfall

Hinalele Falls

11.4 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
ʻOʻopulele Falls waterfall

ʻOʻopulele Falls

12 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Waihunehune Falls in Hawaii, about 208 feet of drop LiDAR

Waihunehune Falls

12.2 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hoʻopōuli Falls in Hawaii, about 210 feet of drop LiDAR

Hoʻopōuli Falls

12.6 miles away
Hawaii
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Opae Kalaole Falls in Hawaii, about 156 feet of drop LiDAR

Opae Kalaole Falls

14.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Koloa

Are there free waterfalls near Koloa?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Koloa, including Hoʻopiʻi Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Koloa?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Koloa, including Hāliʻi Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Koloa?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Koloa, including Hoʻopiʻi Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Koloa?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Koloa, including Halulu Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Koloa?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Koloa, including Hanakāpīʻai Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Koloa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Koloa is Hanakoa Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Koloa?

The tallest waterfall near Koloa is Waipoʻo Falls at 800 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Koloa require permits?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Koloa require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Koloa?

The closest waterfall to Koloa is Hāliʻi Falls, approximately 5.3 miles away.

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