Pupukea Beach Park, Oahu

Shark’s Cove got its name from a popular story that says that the outline of a reef outside the cove looks like a shark when seen from above. In the summer months, Shark’s Cove is a prime snorkeling spot and even though the access to the water makes you wish you were a mountain goat, it is well frequented, but never too crowded. You have to climb down some very steep rocks to get to the small patches, where you can put your beach bag before jumping into the clear waters. 

Three Tables is named like that because of the three flat reefs that lie off the beach. The “tables” emerge above the ocean’s surface during low tide. It's another great snorkeling spot, also only in summer as the surf is too wild and too dangerous in winter. In between both beaches you find a beachcomber's paradise with tide pools, surreal lava formations and the occasional blowhole.

In the middle of the park is the Honolulu Fire Department’s Sunset Beach Fire Station, an important base for the North Shore of Oahu. The firefighters stationed here respond to many ocean rescues.

Pupukea Beach Park is a marine life conservation area and has several great spots to play in the water along its narrow 80 acres on the side of Kamehameha Highway. Across the street is a Foodland supermarket and you‘ll find a lot of small surf-wear stores close by.

Pupukea Beach Park in Bullet Points

• Pupukea Beach Park is a marine life conservation area and has several great spots to play in the water
• 80 acres on the side of Kamehameha Highway on Oahu's North Shore

Pupukea Beach Park Facilities (top)

• Parking
• Restrooms
• Showers
• No lifeguards

Pupukea Beach Park Water Activities

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

Pupukea Beach Park Location

Address: 59-727 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, 96712

Pupukea Beach Park Map (top)

Pupukea Beach Park Weather (top)

Now 85°F Windchill: 85°F Mostly Cloudy

Location: Haleiwa, HI, US Wind: 8 mph E Humidity: 55% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 29.95 in falling Sunrise: 6:38 am Sunset: 5:53 pm

Sat Hi: 84°F Low: 69°F Partly Cloudy

Sun Hi: 85°F Low: 70°F Mostly 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.