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Makaha Beach Park, Oahu
Makaha Beach Park is located on the western side of the island. It is one of the better beaches on Oahu offering good swimming, boadybording and surfing conditions. However, be aware of strong shorebreaks and rip currents during the winter. During the summer, the water is usually calm in the area. Before you get into the water, pay attention to all signs posted at the beach and ask the lifeguards for current ocean conditions.
If you want to swim, go in the middle of the beach where there is no reef. Surfers go on the right of the beach, but there is sharp reef at that area (near the hotel). So if you are a beginning surfer you should not go there.
Makaha Beach Park is located at the driest side of the island, which means that the climate is very hot and dry there. It’s recommended to bring enough water with you. Take sunscreen and shoes as well, because the sand is very hot. It is a good idea to get a beach umbrella too because there is not much shade at the beach.
The beach is usually not crowded. Over the weekends, locals like to get together here and relax. There are a few picnic tables, restrooms and showers.
Makaha Beach Park Overview
- A good beach located on the west side of the island
- Good for swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving
- Strong shore breaks and rip currents during the winter
- Calmer water during the summer
- Rip currents possible to occur in the summer
- The middle part of the beach is good for swimming
- Sharp reef at the right side of the beach (near the hotel)
- Always bring water, sunscreen and shoes (due to hot sand)
Location: 84-369 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI, 96792 Directions: From Waikiki, drive onto the Ala Wai Boulevard. Turn right at Kalakaua Avenue and go 0.8 miles. Turn left at S. Beretania St. and go 0.4 miles. Turn right at Piikoi St. and go 0.2 miles. Turn left at Lunalilo St. and go 0.2 miles. Bear left into the H1 W entry ramp and go 3.1 miles. Continue on H1-78 W toward Fort Shafter/Aiea and go 4.1 miles. Bear right onto the H1 W ramp to Pearl City and go 14 miles. Continue north on Farrington Highway (93) until you pass the town of Waianae. Makaha town is next. Makaha Beach Park is located on the left side of the street. Plenty of free street parking is available. If you don’t have a car, you can take the City Bus (Route C – Country Express), which leaves daily at the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu.
