Hukilau Beach Park at a Glance
Hukilau Beach Park is located in the little town of Laie
on Oahu’s northeastern coast. It is a section of the long
sand beach that runs between
Laie and Kalani Points. Swimming is good here during
the summer. In the winter time when the surf is high, watch
out for strong currents.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)
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Hukilau Beach Park Weather (top)
Now 80°F Windchill: 80°F
Fair
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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
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Sat
Hi: 80°F Low: 76°F
Scattered Showers
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Sun
Hi: 80°F Low: 75°F
Scattered Showers
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Hukilau Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Hukilau Beach Park Reviews and Comments
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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.
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