The ʻAlaeloa study area extends from Haukoe Point in the south to Nāmalu Bay in the north (transects 1382 – 1436). This area is a series of bays and coves with small white sand and cobble and sand pocket beaches interspersed. Offshore is basaltic hard bottom and sand.
As a whole, the area has experienced moderate to high erosion since 1912 with an average rate of -0.8 ft/yr. Keonenui Beach (transects 1382 – 1396) is partially backed by a
revetment constructed prior to 1960 to protect private property. The beach has experienced moderate erosion over time with an average rate of -1.1 ft/yr. To the north,
ʻAlaeloa Beach (transect 1397) occupies a small cove and has experienced light erosion with a rate of -0.3 ft/yr. Honokeana Bay (transects 1401 – 1403) is comprised of cobble
and sand. It has experienced moderate erosion with an average rate of -0.7 ft/yr. Nāpili Bay (transects 1404 – 1421) has experienced moderate erosion over time with an average
rate of -0.6 ft/yr. Kapalua Bay (transects 1423 – 1435) has experienced moderate erosion since 1912 with an average rate of -0.8 ft/yr.
Last updated: July 2021
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