Oahu Leeward (West) Beaches including
beach description and facilities
The Waianae Mountains seperate the Leeward side of Oahu from the rest of the island. You will find many lovely beaches here, worthy of the trip. This side of the island is the driest. Use plenty of sunscreen, drink lots of water, bring a hat and sunglasses. Take good care of the keiki (little ones) here to prevent sunburn and heat stroke! Watch out for Stinging limu, which is active in this region from June through September. Beware of Box Jellyfish which regularly swarm ashore 7-11 days after the full moon. At any beach in Hawaii, obey warning signs, ask lifeguards about ocean conditions, keep your eye on the surf, and if you have any doubt, stay out!
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Located in the KoOlina Resort area. Four man-made lagoons great for
swimming all year around.
Grass and shaded picnic areas, sandy
beaches. Strong currents are present in the channels
connecting the
lagoons to the open sea. Observe any posted warnings or flags.
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Good swimming in summer months while surf is calm. Beach erodes away
during the winter. Sudden
drop off from coral reef into deep water. Strong
currents and high surf during fall and winter. Watch
for boat traffic from
nearby jetty. Heed all posted warnings.
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Located on the driest, hottest side of the island, bring water and an
umbrella. Sand is very hot, wear
shoes. Popular with locals on weekends,
usually not crowded. Good swimming in summer months. Rip
currents and
strong shorebreaks in winter. Safest swimming in middle of beach. Check
for posted warning signs before entering water.
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Most protected beach on the leeward coast. Calm year round, good for
swimming with children or for
beginning swimmers. Wide reef in middle of
bay great for beginner surfers.
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Yokohama Beach Park
(also known as Keawaula Beach)
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Wide sand beach, high surf and strong currents throughout the year. One
of the most remote beaches
on the island and never crowded. Great
photo opp, lots of natural beauty.
TheBus is a great way to get to Oahu's beaches.
Call 808-848-5555, 808-852-6080 (TTY),
or visit their website for schedules and information.
Call The National Weather Service 808-877-5111 for Weather & 808-877-3477 for Marine Forecast.
