Waimea Bay Photos
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Waimea Bay, Oahu
Waimea Bay is one of the world’s best-known surfing beaches. During the winter the waves often times reach heights of 30 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 Overview
- One of the best surfing beaches in the world
- Huge waves in the winter - 30 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
Location: HI-83 Kamehameha Highway, HI, 96712 Directions: 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.
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