Oahu Beach Guide
Wawamalu Beach is a quiet rocky shoreline near Ka Iwi Scenic Shoreline, known for wave watching, fishing, monk seal sightings and rugged coastal views.
Wawamalu Beach is located on Oahu's southeastern shore, near the popular Sandy Beach Park. Few people come to Wawamalu Beach, mainly because this is not a good beach to go swimming. The nearshore ocean bottom is rocky. The beach itself is sandy with some lava rocks at the water's edge, but there is no shade. The beach also doesn't have any facilities. Once in a while monk seals may visit Wawamalu Beach, like the one that can be seen in the photo gallery below.
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Wawamalu Beach is located at 8549 Kalanianaole Highway in Honolulu on Oahu's southeastern coast, near Sandy Beach Park and Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline. Parking is limited near the roadside area. The beach has no facilities or lifeguards, so arrive prepared and use caution around the rocky shoreline.
Wawamalu Beach is located at 8549 Kalanianaole Highway in Honolulu on Oahu's southeastern coast, near Sandy Beach Park and Ka Iwi State Scenic Shoreline.
No. Wawamalu Beach is not a good swimming beach because the nearshore ocean bottom is rocky and waves can surge over the lava rock. There are no lifeguards.
Wawamalu Beach is known for quiet scenery, black lava rocks, wave watching, fishing, photography and occasional Hawaiian monk seal sightings.
No. Wawamalu Beach has no facilities, no lifeguards and no shade. Bring water, sun protection and supplies for a short stop.
Hawaiian monk seals may sometimes rest along this shoreline. If you see one, keep a safe distance, do not approach it and give the animal plenty of space.
