Big waves at Secret Beach, Kauai in Hawaii with Kilaulea lighthouse in the background.

Kilaulea Lighthouse

Secret Beach | Kauai, Hawaii

This image is from a series of shots captured during high surf at Secret Beach on the North Shore of Kauai Island in Hawaii. A spectacular sunset with dramatic clouds and big waves made our last evening on the island to a memorable visit. Its official Hawaiian name is Kauapea Beach. A steep trail, about a 10 minutes hike, leads onto the beach. The trail can be very challenging and slick during rainy days due to slippery rocks, which adds to its seclusion. Secret beach is one of Kauai's longest and widest beaches with its 3000 feet length and 72 feet width. The beach is covered in beautiful white sand and black lava rocks. It offers stunning views on Kilaulea Lighthouse to the right. In the winter it is a surfers paradise. Photo © copyright by Claudia Lungauer.