Paiko Beach at a Glance
Located on Oahu’s south shore, Paiko Beach is a narrow strip
of sand that almost disappears at high tide. It is fronted
by a shallow coral reef, so swimming is only fair here.
It’s a better spot to kayak or fish. Also, surfers paddle
out here to reach the waves of Paikos and other surf spots
that are located at the outer edge of the reef.
Paiko Beach is named after Joseph Paiko who died on June
1, 1942. His father Manuel Paiko came to Hawaii as a whaler
in the 1840s. He came from Pico, one of the nine main islands
of the Azores, located about 800 miles (1,287 km) off the
coast of Portugal. He was known as “Manuel do Pico” and
his name later became “hawaiianized” into Paiko. Paiko senior
was one of the first Portuguese to settle in Hawaii, who
came to Hawaii even before the first group of Portuguese
contract laborers came in 1878.
The undeveloped Paiko Peninsula is located at the eastern
end of the beach. Local residents call it Sand Point. The
peninsula encloses the saltwater Paiko Lagoon, which was
designated as a wildlife sanctuary by the State Department
of Land and Natural Resources in 1974. Many endangered Hawaiian
shorebirds find a place of refuge here, including the Hawaiian
stilt, also known as a‘eo.
Paiko Beach in Bullet Points
- A narrow strip of sand that almost disappears at
high tide
- Fronted by a shallow coral reef, so swimming conditions
are only fair
- Good beach for kayaking and surfing at the reef’s
outer edge
- Paiko Peninsula is a designated wildlife sanctuary
(obey the signs that are posted on the shore of the
lagoon)
Paiko Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Paiko Beach Water Activities
Paiko Beach Location
Address: Paiko Drive, HI 96821
Paiko Beach Map (top)
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Paiko Beach Weather (top)
Now
78°F
Windchill:
78°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Honolulu, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph E
Humidity: 52%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.16 in falling
Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 6:40 pm
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Fri
Hi: 81°F
Low: 68°F
Sunny
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Sat
Hi: 81°F
Low: 68°F
Partly Cloudy
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Paiko Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
(top)
Paiko Beach Reviews and Comments
(top)
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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