Located mauka (inland) half-mile past mile marker 11 on the Hana Highway you'll find Haipua'ena Falls. There is a short trail on the far side of the bridge that can give you an up close and personal view of the falls and pool. A larger falls upstream feeds Haipua'ena but the hike is usually slippery and a risk. On our last visit the lower falls was all that was easily visible. We attempted to get to the upper falls, along with some other folks, and none of us could do it (or were not willing to take the risk up the steep and muddy slope). If you're a die-hard waterfall fan, this stop might be worth the trouble to get to the falls. If not, keep on driving... there are better things ahead.
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Oʻahu is staying mostly dry today while the Big Island's windward side gets soaked from a weak system. That rain tapers off by late morning as the system moves west and weakens.
By Wednesday, conditions clear across all islands. Trade winds stay moderate through midweek, then pick up noticeably Thursday through the weekend—breezy enough that a Small Craft Advisory is likely for waters around the Big Island and Maui. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas, especially this weekend when moisture levels rise slightly. North and west shore surf sits near seasonal average through Wednesday, then dips Thursday and Friday before building again over the weekend.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work well through Wednesday. If you're planning windward hikes, wait until afternoon when the rain clears.
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