Hukilau Beach Park, Oahu

A “hukilau” in Hawaiian is a traditional method of fishing, in which a group of people participate. “Hukilau” literally means “pull a lau,” which is a rope with ti leaves attached to it.

In 1947, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints organized a hukilau in Laie to fundraise money to replace their wooden chapel, which had burned down. Because the hukilau was so popular, the visitor industry asked the Laie community to continue this fishing method as a visitor attraction. So for years, it was held on this beach.

Only when in 1970, the state determined that it was a commercial endeavor that needed to be taxed, the community found the hukilau to be unprofitable and discontinued this popular event. But up until today, the beach here is known as Hukilau Beach.



Hukilau Beach Park in Bullet Points

• Located in Laie on Oahu’s northeastern coast
• Sandy beach that is good for swimming when the surf is calm
• Watch out for currents that usually occur in the winter months or when the surf is up

Hukilau Beach Park Facilities (top)

• Parking
• No lifeguards, no restrooms or showers

Hukilau Beach Park Water Activities

• Swimming
• Surfing
• Bodyboarding
• Fishing

Driving Directions to Hukilau Beach Park

Address: #55-692 Kamehameha Hwy, 96762

Hukilau Beach Park Map (top)

Hukilau Beach Park Weather (top)

Now 80°F Windchill: 80°F Fair

Location: Laie, HI, US Wind: 12 mph E Humidity: 69% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 29.96 in falling Sunrise: 6:37 am Sunset: 5:51 pm

Sat Hi: 80°F Low: 76°F Scattered Showers

Sun Hi: 80°F Low: 75°F Scattered Showers

Hukilau Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge) (top)

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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.