Wainiha, Hawaii

Wainiha is a community section in the Hanalei district of northern Kauai.

Wainiha is on the northern coast of Kauai and includes a bay and canal.

The terrain is varied and also includes a cliff (pali), river, and valley.

[citation needed] The population density is 14 people per square mile.

The name is Hawaiian and literally translates to "unfriendly water", probably referring to the coastline's treacherous currents.