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Hawaii's ocean and beach conditions are as unique as the islands themselves. This website constantly monitors the surf, wind, and reports from public safety officials that directly affect the conditions for safety of Hawaiian beaches. Use the hazard signs below to quickly assess conditions and help you find the appropriate beach for your visit.
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Hazard Ratings

Choose a beach that best matches your ability and comfort level in the water. For the safest beach experience select beaches with a normal caution level identified (yellow square).

Caution

Approach with caution, conditions can change. This is the safest level of nearshore or offshore conditions.

High Hazard

Conditions are hazardous. People are advised to stay out of the ocean.

Extreme

Conditions are extremely hazardous. People are advised to stay out of the ocean.

No conditions available

Conditions do not apply to this location, for example offshore islands have no nearshore rating.

CLOSED

Beach is closed.

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Shores

Two ratings are calculated for each beach. Choose the appropriate rating based on your activity.

BEACH & NEARSHORE

This describes the beach, shoreline and surf conditions. This information is important to beach goers, swimmers, snorkelers and surfers.

OFFSHORE

This describes the ocean conditions. This information is important for kayakers and boaters.

Active Alerts

Shark Advisory
Nov 11 2019 - 10:10am to Nov 12 2019 - 10:10am

Shark warning signs posted at Waimea Bay. Multiple sharks have been sighted swimming in nearshore waters. Please use caution in and around this area. See lifeguards for the most up to date... more

High Surf Advisory
Nov 11 2019 - 3:22pm to Nov 12 2019 - 6:00am

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI THROUGH 6 AM TUESDAY... .The current north-northwest swell will bring advisory... more

Explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi

Explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi Oahu Waianae (West) Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-sa/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75348994@N00/2800634455">jai MANSSON</a>

Oahu Waianae (West) Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-sa/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75348994@N00/2800634455">jai MANSSON</a>

Keawaʻula Beach
Oahu Waianae (West) Shore
Photo

jai MANSSON Hawaii East Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63637045@N07/7662015622">Mark Kortum</a>

Hawaii East Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63637045@N07/7662015622">Mark Kortum</a>

Pohoiki Beach
Hawaii East Shore
Photo

Mark Kortum Oahu South Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/52168222@N03/4821091583">Ricky Duane Grohe</a>

Oahu South Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/52168222@N03/4821091583">Ricky Duane Grohe</a>

Waikiki - Kuhio
Oahu South Shore
Photo

Ricky Duane Grohe Oahu Waianae (West) Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97499887@N06/9195987035/">Forest and Kim Starr</a>

Oahu Waianae (West) Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97499887@N06/9195987035/">Forest and Kim Starr</a>

Maili Beach
Oahu Waianae (West) Shore
Photo

Forest and Kim Starr Oahu North Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/met/Faculty/businger/businger.html">Steve Businger</a>

Oahu North Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/met/Faculty/businger/businger.html">Steve Businger</a>

Chun’s Reef
Oahu North Shore
Photo

Steve Businger Hawaii West Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-sa/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-sa/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kahunapulej/7723648438/">Kahunapule Michael Johnson</a>

Hawaii West Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-sa/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-sa/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kahunapulej/7723648438/">Kahunapule Michael Johnson</a>

Kahaluʻu Beach Park
Hawaii West Shore
Photo

Kahunapule Michael Johnson Oahu North Shore Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jongela/4288193619/">jongela19</a>

Oahu North Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jongela/4288193619/">jongela19</a>

Laniakea Beach
Oahu North Shore
Photo

jongela19

Oahu South Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26301694@N00/8378559032">Heather</a>

Waikiki - Dukes
Oahu South Shore
Photo

Heather

Kauai North Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/20298489@N08/6884099591">Chuck 55</a>

Hanalei Bay
Kauai North Shore
Photo

Chuck 55

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Bellows Field Beach
Oahu Windward (East) Shore
Photo

IdahoBoy

Oahu North Shore<br />Photo <a href="//creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/" class="cc-small" target="_blank"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-none" src="//i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-nd/3.0/80x15.png" width="80px" height="15px" alt="Creative Commons Licence" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30030243@N02/4314519903/">SVTHERLAND</a>

KeʻWaena Beach
Oahu North Shore
Photo

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