Pokai Bay Beach Park at a Glance
Because of its breakwater offshore that blocks high surf,
Pokai Bay is the most protected beach on the leeward (west)
coast of Oahu. It is calm year-round, while other beaches
on the leeward coast get strong surf in the winter months.
So this is a good place to take the kids or to swim if you’re
a novice swimmer.Pokai Bay lies between the small boat
harbor in
Waianae and Kaneilio Point. The bay is named after the
Hawaiian chief Pokai, who is said to have brought the first
coconut palm tree to Hawaii. “Ka Uluniu o Pokai” is the
famous coconut grove that once grew in the beach’s backshore.
In the center of the bay is the Waianae Army Recreation
Center, which was acquired by the federal government in
1918. The actual beach park, a 15-acre park, is located
on Kaneilio Point, a peninsula. This is also the location
of the Kuilioloa Heiau, an ancient Hawaiian temple site.
The point’s shore is surrounded with memorials for people
whose ashes have been scattered offshore. It’s also a popular
fishing site.
The sand beach at Pokai Bay lines the entire bay and shady
areas are nearby. There’s a wide reef in the middle of the
bay and the waves that break on it are usually small, which
makes it a good spot for beginning surfers.
Pokai Bay Beach Park in Bullet Points
- Most protected beach on the leeward coast
- Good swimming conditions and ideal for children
- Wide reef in the middle of the bay provides good
conditions for beginning surfers
- Ancient Hawaiian temple site (Kuilioloa Heiau) is
located on nearby peninsula (Kaneilio Point)
Pokai Bay Beach Park Facilities
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- Restrooms
- Showers
- Lifeguards
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Pokai Bay Beach Park Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Fishing
Pokai Bay Beach Park Location
Address: 85-003 Pokai Bay St, Waianae, HI 96792
Pokai Bay Beach Park Map (top)
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Pokai Bay Beach Park Weather
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Now
81°F
Windchill:
81°F
Fair
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Location: Waianae, HI, US
Wind: 10 mph E
Humidity: 52%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30 in rising
Sunrise: 6:46 am
Sunset: 5:49 pm
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Fri
Hi: 83°F
Low: 73°F
Partly Cloudy
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Sat
Hi: 85°F
Low: 72°F
Mostly Sunny
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Pokai Bay Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Pokai Bay Beach Park Reviews and Comments
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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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