Nakalele Blowhole
Nakalele Point
A natural blowhole on the lava coast at the northern tip of West Maui, where incoming waves can shoot water dozens of meters into the air.
The blowhole sits on a black lava shelf near Nakalele Point. Waves surge through underground lava channels and burst out of the opening, and on big-wave days the spray can rise more than 20 meters. Nearby, erosion has carved a heart-shaped rock cave. From the roadside parking area it is a steep downhill hike of about 15 to 20 minutes over rough ground. Keep a safe distance from the blowhole. Visitors have been swept away and killed here, so never approach the opening or slippery rock surfaces. The route follows the narrow Kahekili Highway.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Honolua Bay
- Kapalua Bay
- Waiheʻe Ridge Trail
- Kāʻanapali Beach & Black Rock
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument
- Lahaina & Banyan Court
- Pāʻia
- Mama's Fish House