Waimea Bay Beach Park at a Glance
Waimea Bay is one of the world’s best-known surfing beaches.
During the winter the waves often times reach heights of
25 feet and more – a fact that makes this beach the home
of popular surfing competitions. Before you get into the
water, obey all signs and warnings on the beach because
there is strong rip current running out at the center of
the bay that can be treacherous.
When the surf is of twenty or more feet, even the inshore
break is big (it could reach 12 feet), so use extreme caution
if you want to get into the water during the winter. The
beach is a challenge even for the most experienced surfers.
The currents and the waves are so strong that they can be
deadly for non-experienced surfers. If in doubt, don’t get
into the water, or ask the lifeguards for their opinion.
During the summer months the waves calm down and the beach
becomes a popular swimming, snorkeling and fishing destination.
But even during the summer, you should be very careful while
in the water because strong currents may occur in the bay.
There are all kinds facilities on the beach to spend a perfect
day – restrooms, showers, picnic tables and parking.
Waimea Bay Beach Park in Bullet Points
- One of the best surfing beaches in the world
- Huge waves in the winter - 25 feet and more
- Obey all signs and warnings
- Big inshore break
- Strong rip current
- A challenging beach even for experienced surfers
- Calm waves during the summer
- Popular snorkeling, swimming and fishing destination
- A good picnic beach park
Waimea Bay Beach Park Facilities
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- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic Tables
- Parking
- Lifeguards
Waimea Bay Beach Park Water Activities
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Snorkeling
- Bodyboarding
- Fishing
Driving Directions to Waimea Bay Beach Park
Head southeast on Kalakaua Avenue toward Kaiulani Avenue.
Turn left at Kapahulu Avenue and go for 1.5 miles. Slight
left to stay on Kapahulu Avenue and go for 255 feet. Slight
left at Waialae Avenue and go for 0.3 miles. Take the ramp
onto Highway H1 West and go for 5.3 miles. Continue on H-78
W/H201 W (signs for H201 W/Fort Shafter/Aiea) and go for
4.1 miles. Take the exit onto H1 W toward Pearl City and
go for 4.7 miles. Take exit 8A to merge onto H2 N toward
Mililani/Wahiawa and go for 7.9 miles. Take exit 8 toward
Wahiawa and go for 0.3 miles. Merge onto S. Kamehameha Highway
and go for 8.5 miles. Continue on Joseph P. Leong Highway
and go for 1.9 miles. Slight right at Kamehameha Highway.
Waimea Bay is to your left. There is a large parking lot
area.
Address: HI-83 Kamehameha Highway, HI, 96712
Waimea Bay Beach Park Map (top)
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Waimea Bay Beach Park Weather
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Now
70°F
Windchill:
70°F
Fair
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Location: Haleiwa, HI, US
Wind: 3 mph E
Humidity: 73%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.13 in falling
Sunrise: 7:06 am
Sunset: 6:27 pm
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Tue
Hi: 82°F
Low: 67°F
Clear
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Wed
Hi: 83°F
Low: 67°F
Sunny
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Waimea Bay Beach Park Photos (click to enlarge)
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Waimea 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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Great place to be snorkling and chasing sharks.
Amazing how many sharks are right under the people swimming and they dont even know it.
Tunnel goes through the jump off rock. Dont stop on your way through, people behind you may run out of air. LOL.