The 38.5-acre (155,804 sq. m) Mokuleia Beach Park on Oahu’s North
Shore features a long stretch of sand beach and a shallow reef that
attracts many swimmers, hikers, bicyclists, surfers, wind and kite
surfers and campers year-round. It’s a popular beach among local
Hawaiians.
Mokuleia Beach Park is also the only public beach park with
facilities on this shore and everybody who attempts to hike to
Kaena
Point, the northwestern tip of the island, automatically passes it.
From the beach one has access to several popular surf spots,
including Park Rights and Day Star, a little further to the west.
When the winds are blowing from the south (Kona winds), it means
good conditions for wind and kite surfers. And when the water is
calm and the surf low, the shallow reef provides good conditions for
snorkeling and spearfishing.
Watch out for strong swells that are common in the winter months.
Then it is best to stay out of the water because this beach has
dangerous rip currents that can sweep you out to sea.
Mokuleia Beach Park in Bullet Points
Has a long sand beach and a shallow reef that provides good
conditions for several ocean activities, including surfing,
fishing, windsurfing and snorkeling
Usually calm waters in the summer months and strong swells
in the winter
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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