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

16 of 33 waterfalls near Koloa are flowing strongly today

Hanakoa Falls Moderate Hoʻoleʻa Falls Moderate Moeloa Falls Moderate Mōhihi Falls Moderate Paaiki Falls Moderate Hinalele Falls Strong Hoʻopiʻi Falls Moderate Koholālele Falls Moderate Opae Kalaole Falls Moderate Hoʻopōuli Falls Roaring Hāliʻi Falls Strong Kapaka Nui Falls Strong Kapakaiki Falls Strong Uhauʻiole Falls Strong Kīlauea Falls Strong Waihunehune Falls Strong Limahuli Falls Strong Pūwainui Falls Strong ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls Roaring Wailua Falls Roaring ʻĀwini Falls Moderate Waipoʻo Falls Moderate ʻOʻopulele Falls Strong Waiʻalae Falls Strong Waiānuenue Falls Strong Waikaka Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Occasional Rain Showers · 86°F

Tod 86°F Occasional Rain Showers Best
Thu 86°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 87°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sat 87°F Scattered Rain Showers
Sun 86°F Scattered Rain Showers
Mon 87°F Scattered Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Scattered Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Koloa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls Roaring · 461 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Wailua Falls Roaring · 461 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Hoʻopōuli Falls Roaring · 377 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Hinalele Falls Strong · 28 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Uhauʻiole Falls Strong · 51 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Kapaka Nui Falls Strong · 51 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Koloa (3 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.

Hāliʻi Falls

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

Manawaiopuna Falls

11.1 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 33 Waterfalls Near Koloa

Hāliʻi Falls

5 miles away
Hawaii
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Waiolue Falls

2.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kaukiuki Falls

2.1 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ooiki Falls

0.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manawaiopuna Falls waterfall

Manawaiopuna Falls

11.1 miles away
Hawaii
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Kāhili Falls waterfall

Kāhili Falls

10.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Halulu Falls

Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wailua Falls waterfall

Wailua Falls

14.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Uhauʻiole Falls waterfall

Uhauʻiole Falls

8.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waiānuenue Falls waterfall

Waiānuenue Falls

8.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Koholālele Falls waterfall

Koholālele Falls

1.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kapaka Nui Falls

4.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kapakaiki Falls

4.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Waikaka Falls waterfall CC

Waikaka Falls

9.3 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls waterfall

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

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

Hinalele Falls

Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
ʻOʻopulele Falls waterfall

ʻOʻopulele Falls

6.7 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Waihunehune Falls

5.6 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hoʻopōuli Falls

4.8 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Opae Kalaole Falls

2.5 miles away
Hawaii
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 3 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 Halulu 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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