Waiwelawela Point Spring

Hawaii County, Hawaii · Near Pahala
19.2010°N, 155.3840°W
90°F Open Hike National Park Service

Waiwelawela Point Spring is a warm spring inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, around six miles from Pahala in Hawaii County. The water sits a shade under body heat, soaking warm on a cool day and lukewarm on a hot one. Land is public and open, and you reach it on foot. Elevation is not on record.

The walk runs about three and a half miles in from the nearest road, and which road that is goes unrecorded. Around fifty inches of rain fall yearly, no snow, with averages in the mid seventies. Park Service land throughout, with no altitude figure on record. Terrain and trail are not described.

January through March are the months on file as best. Heat is never the issue here; the water is mild and carries no burn risk. Expect a long hike each way on park land with no campground listed and no fee recorded. The park can tell you if the route is open.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Waiwelawela Point Spring.

Aerial view of the ground around Waiwelawela Point Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Waiwelawela Point Spring
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the north.
Highest ground nearby
127 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the north
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
76°
Jul
77°
Aug
76°
Sep
76°
Oct
74°
Nov
72°
Dec
Annual Precip: 48.6 in Annual Snow: 0.0 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 70°F · Water 90°F · +20° contrast
February Air 70°F · Water 90°F · +20° contrast
March Air 71°F · Water 90°F · +19° contrast
January offers 6°F more contrast than October
Current Conditions
Clear
Tuesday 87° Low 75° Sunny 9% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Wednesday 90° Low 75° Isolated Rain Showers 24% precip
Thursday 87° Low 76° Scattered Rain Showers 54% precip
Spring is +3° warmer
Friday 85° Low 75° Scattered Rain Showers 27% precip
Spring is +5° warmer
Saturday 86° Low 74° Mostly Cloudy 11% precip
Spring is +4° warmer
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Temperature
90°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 90°F (32°C)
Avg Air Temp 74°F
Above Ambient +17°F
Warm air, warm water September
Access
Open
Road Access Hike
Distance to Road 3.6 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency National Park Service
Designation National Park
Unit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Manager National Park Service
Protection 2 - Permanent protection, some use allowed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Waiwelawela Point Spring?
Waiwelawela Point Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Waiwelawela Point Spring located?
Waiwelawela Point Spring is located in Hawaii County, Hawaii, near Pahala. Coordinates: 19.2010°N, 155.3840°W.
How do I get to Waiwelawela Point Spring?
Waiwelawela Point Spring has Hike road access (3.6 mi from the road).
Is Waiwelawela Point Spring free to visit?
Waiwelawela Point Spring has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.