Makaha Beach Park, Oahu

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 in Bullet Points

• 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)

Makaha Beach Park Facilities (top)

• Restrooms
• Showers
• Picnic tables
• Free street parking
• Lifeguards

Makaha Beach Park Water Activities

• Swimming
• Surfing
• Bodyboarding
• Snorkeling
• Scuba Diving
• Fishing

Driving Directions to Makaha Beach Park

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.

Address: 84-369 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI, 96792

Makaha Beach Park Map (top)

Makaha Beach Park Weather (top)

Now 74°F Windchill: 74°F Cloudy

Location: Waianae, HI, US Wind: 0 mph N Humidity: 85% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.02 in steady Sunrise: 6:38 am Sunset: 5:53 pm

Sat Hi: 85°F Low: 69°F Partly Cloudy

Sun Hi: 85°F Low: 70°F Mostly Cloudy

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Makaha Beach Park Reviews and Comments (top)

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Aki

Posted 29 days ago

I love the Makaha Beach. I live right across the street from it, so it's really convenient to walk there. The last bus stop on the Waianae Coast is also in front of the beach, so it's easy to remember. The waves are strong during the wintertime, but it's great to just hang and swim in the late afternoon. Towards the hotel, there's better parking, lifeguards, and bathrooms, and the surfers tend to take up the water over there. It's almost never crowded except on the weekends when the locals come down to hang and picnic for the day. If you're looking for a quiet beach away from the crowds, Makaha's a great choice. Just remember to keep an eye on the water and wear lots of sunscreen!

Tom

Posted 592 days ago

When I went to Makaha Beach, there were some waves, but not too high, so it was just perfect to swim and play in the waves and have a great time.

Judy

Posted 592 days ago

Makaha Beach is great fun if there are some waves and you know what yo're doing. A friend of mine cut his toe while bodyboarding over the reef here. It had been low tide, so the reef was too close to the surface and he touched it with his foot. A week later, the cut got infected and he needed surgery. But if you're careful or are an expert (I saw many of them in the water having a great time), then this beach is for you.

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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.