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Oʻahu

Southeast & Windward Oʻahu

Hanauma Bay, shorebreak beaches, and the trade-wind coast from Waimānalo to Kualoa. This guide covers 8 public beaches on Oʻahu, 6 with a confirmed lifeguard tower. Surf here changes with the season, so check today's conditions and talk to the lifeguard before you swim.

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Official Southeast & Windward Oʻahu beach information

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Information only, not safety advice. Hawaiʻi surf and currents change fast. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs; if in doubt, don't go out. Facts checked against Hawaiʻi DLNR (State Parks, Aquatic Resources), Hawaii Ocean Safety, county park pages and NOAA on Oct 25, 2026. Times are Hawaiʻi time (HST). Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.