Akins Spring

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Near Hawaiian Paradise Park
19.5930°N, 154.9280°W
84°F 75°F air · Good soaking weather Short Walk
Aerial view of the ground around Akins Spring

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Akins Spring is a warm spring in Hawaii County, about three miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park, reached off Government Beach Road. The water is warm, below body heat. No landowner or access status is on file, and no elevation is recorded.

The walk in is short, about 500 yards from Government Beach Road. No snow ever, and a wet year at over six feet of rain. The annual average temperature is mild.

January through March are listed as the best months. Warm is the word for the water, short of hot. The way in is a short walk and no fee is recorded. Ownership and access status need checking, and no water chemistry has been recorded.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Open ground
Flat, open ground all around.
Highest ground nearby
23 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Monthly Climate
70°
Jan
70°
Feb
71°
Mar
72°
Apr
73°
May
74°
Jun
75°
Jul
75°
Aug
76°
Sep
75°
Oct
73°
Nov
71°
Dec
Annual Precip: 76.3 in Annual Snow: 0.0 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 70°F · Water 84°F · +14° contrast
February Air 70°F · Water 84°F · +14° contrast
March Air 71°F · Water 84°F · +13° contrast
January offers 5°F more contrast than October
Current Conditions
75°F
Mostly Cloudy SSW 12.1 mph 94% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 82° Low 74° Scattered Rain Showers 46% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Wednesday 83° Low 75° Chance Rain Showers 60% precip
Spring is +1° warmer
Thursday 81° Low 76° Frequent Rain Showers 94% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Friday 81° Low 75° Rain Showers Likely 73% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Saturday 81° Low 75° Scattered Rain Showers 49% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Temperature
84°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 84°F (29°C)
Avg Air Temp 73°F
Above Ambient +11°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Government Beach Road
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Akins Spring?
Akins Spring has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Akins Spring located?
Akins Spring is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, near Hawaiian Paradise Park. Coordinates: 19.5930°N, 154.9280°W.
How do I get to Akins Spring?
Akins Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Government Beach Road (0.3 mi from the road).