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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

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing

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
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
Fri
Hi: 81°F
Low: 68°F
Sunny
Sat
Hi: 81°F
Low: 68°F
Partly Cloudy

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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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