Beach Leeward

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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 KoOlina Lagoons



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms, Showers

● Parking

● Swimming, Fishing, Body Boarding

● Picnic

● Concession Cart




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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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 Maili Beach Park



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms, Showers

● Picnic / BBQ Grills

● Concession Stands

● Parking

● Fishing, Snorkeling




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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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 Makaha Beach Park



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms,
Showers

● Parking

● Picnic

● Swimming, Fishing, Surfing, Scuba Diving,    Bodyboarding, Snorkeling




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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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 Nanakuli Beach Park



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms, Showers

● Picnic

● Parking

● Swimming, Fishing, Surfing




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Well protected, even during winter months. Good for swimming year

round. Beautiful, sandy beach
area.






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 Pokai Bay Beach Park



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms, Showers

● Picnic

● Parking

● Swimming, Fishing, Snorkeling, Surfing




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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)



● Lifeguard

● Restrooms

● Picnic

● Parking (street)

● Swimming, Bodyboarding, Surfing




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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.