Kauai County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Waimea, HI

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Waimea, 12 of them inside 10 miles. ʻOʻopulele Falls is the closest at 7.5 miles to the northeast. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Waimea.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Wailua Falls in Kauai County, Hawaii
Pictured: Wailua Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Waimea at a Glance

Photo of Wai‘alae Falls, a waterfall 3.0 miles from ʻOʻopulele Falls
Pictured: nearby Wai‘alae Falls (3.0 mi)
Closest

ʻOʻopulele Falls

7.5 miles northeast of Waimea.

Photo of Wailua Falls near Wailua Homesteads, HI
Most visited

Wailua Falls

1,103 Google reviews, the most near Waimea.

30 Waterfalls Near Waimea, Ranked by Distance

  1. ʻOʻopulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 7.5 mi northeast of Waimea

    ʻOʻopulele Falls is the closest named waterfall to Waimea, 7.5 miles to the northeast in Kauai County. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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  2. ‘O‘opulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 7.6 mi northeast of Waimea

    ‘O‘opulele Falls lies 7.6 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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  3. Ooiki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 8.1 mi east of Waimea

    Ooiki Falls lies 8.1 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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  4. Waiolue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 8.5 mi east of Waimea
    3.0 (6 reviews)

    Waiolue Falls lies 8.5 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    3.0 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9480, -159.5370)
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  5. Kaukiuki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 8.6 mi east of Waimea
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Kaukiuki Falls lies 8.6 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9528, -159.5345)
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  6. Waiʻalae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 9.1 mi northeast of Waimea

    Waiʻalae Falls lies 9.1 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0746, -159.6058)
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  7. Wai‘alae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 9.2 mi northeast of Waimea
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wai‘alae Falls lies 9.2 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0778, -159.6092)
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  8. Waiānuenue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 9.2 mi northeast of Waimea

    Waiānuenue Falls lies 9.2 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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  9. Manawaiopuna Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 9.4 mi east of Waimea
    4.5 (35 reviews)

    Manawaiopuna Falls lies 9.4 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Located on private land, this 400-ft. waterfall seen in "Jurassic Park" is accessible by helicopter.

    Rating
    4.5 (35 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9884, -159.5256)
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  10. Halulu Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 9.6 mi east of Waimea

    Halulu Falls lies 9.6 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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  11. Waikaka Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 9.7 mi northeast of Waimea

    Waikaka Falls lies 9.7 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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  12. Kāhili Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 9.8 mi east of Waimea
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Kāhili Falls lies 9.8 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9956, -159.5218)
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  13. ʻĀwini Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi north of Waimea

    ʻĀwini Falls lies 10 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1002, -159.6370)
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  14. Waipoʻo Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi north of Waimea
    4.8 (19 reviews)

    Waipoʻo Falls lies 10 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.8 (19 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1043, -159.6615)
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  15. Waipo‘o Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi north of Waimea
    4.6 (5 reviews)

    Waipo‘o Falls lies 10 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1075, -159.6644)
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  16. Mōhihi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi north of Waimea

    Mōhihi Falls lies 11 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1149, -159.6216)
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  17. Moeloa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi north of Waimea
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Moeloa Falls lies 12 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1215, -159.6292)
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  18. Paaiki Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 13 mi north of Waimea

    Paaiki Falls lies 13 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kekaha.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1437, -159.7171)
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  19. Hinalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 13 mi northeast of Waimea
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Hinalele Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0900, -159.5153)
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  20. Hāli‘i Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi east of Waimea
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Hāli‘i Falls lies 14 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0092, -159.4572)
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  21. Hāliʻi Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi east of Waimea

    Hāliʻi Falls lies 14 miles east of Waimea in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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  22. Pūwainui Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi northeast of Waimea

    Pūwainui Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 22 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1358, -159.5578)
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  23. Hoʻoleʻa Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi north of Waimea

    Hoʻoleʻa Falls lies 15 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1710, -159.6597)
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  24. Ho‘ole‘a Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi north of Waimea
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Ho‘ole‘a Falls lies 15 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1742, -159.6622)
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  25. Hanakoa Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi north of Waimea

    Hanakoa Falls lies 16 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1866, -159.6153)
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  26. Hanakāpīʻai Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi north of Waimea
    4.9 (90 reviews)

    Hanakāpīʻai Falls lies 16 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Waimea. Reached via a trail that runs from the beach, this 91-m. waterfall provides an impressive sight.

    Rating
    4.9 (90 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1855, -159.5950)
    Website
    hawaiistateparks.org
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  27. Uhauʻiole Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 17 mi northeast of Waimea

    Uhauʻiole Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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  28. Limahuli Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi north of Waimea
    4.0 (2 reviews)

    Limahuli Falls lies 18 miles north of Waimea in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Rating
    4.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.2011, -159.5821)
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  29. Kapakanui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi northeast of Waimea
    4.0 (1 reviews)

    Kapakanui Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Waimea. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    4.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1061, -159.4414)
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  30. Kapaka Nui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi northeast of Waimea

    Kapaka Nui Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Waimea in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

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    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Waimea sits in or near the Kauai area of Hawaii. Kauai leads the state with 40 named falls. Its central peaks are among the rainiest places on Earth, and the runoff has carved the island into ridges, valleys and amphitheater-headed canyons. On the east side near Wailua, Wailua Falls is a roadside double fall seen from an overlook, and Opaekaa Falls is viewed from a distance across a lush valley. Hoopii Falls near Kapaa is reached by a muddy forest trail. On the north shore, Hanakapiai Falls lies inland along the Na Pali coast, while the Waimea and Kalaheo areas on the drier west side give access to canyon-rim views of falls in Waimea Canyon and the interior. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Waimea: 17 to the northeast, 12 to the east, and 11 to the north. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 14.2 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Waimea

ʻOʻopulele Falls (7.5 mi), ‘O‘opulele Falls (7.6 mi), Ooiki Falls (8.1 mi), Waiolue Falls (8.5 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (8.6 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (9.1 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (9.2 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (9.2 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (9.4 mi), Halulu Falls (9.6 mi), Waikaka Falls (9.7 mi), Kāhili Falls (9.8 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Waimea

ʻĀwini Falls (10 mi), Waipoʻo Falls (10 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (10 mi), Mōhihi Falls (11 mi), Moeloa Falls (12 mi), Paaiki Falls (13 mi), Hinalele Falls (13 mi), Hāli‘i Falls (14 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (14 mi), Pūwainui Falls (14 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (15 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (15 mi), Hanakoa Falls (16 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (16 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (17 mi), Limahuli Falls (18 mi), Kapakanui Falls (18 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (18 mi), Kapakaiki Falls (18 mi), Kaholalele Falls (19 mi), Koholālele Falls (19 mi), Waihunehune Falls (19 mi), Wailua Falls (19 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Waimea

ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (21 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (22 mi), Hoʻopiʻi Falls (23 mi), Kīlauea Falls (24 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Waimea: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Waimea, HI?

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Waimea: 12 within 10 miles, 24 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Waimea?

ʻOʻopulele Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 7.5 miles northeast of Waimea.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Waimea?

Hanakāpīʻai Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Wailua Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Waimea in?

Kauai County (40).

How does Waimea compare with other Hawaii towns?

Waimea ranks 3rd of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.