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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

High Surf Warning
Jan 25 2020 - 3:54am to Jan 26 2020 - 6:00pm

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .A large long-period northwest swell will rapidly build from northwest to... more

High Surf Advisory
Jan 25 2020 - 12:00pm to Jan 27 2020 - 6:00am

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .A large long-period northwest swell will rapidly build from northwest to... more

Explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi

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Kauai 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="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smoovey/8556974919/">Alan Strakey</a>

Poipu Beach Park
Kauai South Shore
Photo

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Oahu North 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="http://www.flickr.com/photos/13584435@N00/2316992276/">Kanaka Menehune </a>

Ehukai Beach
Oahu North Shore
Photo

Kanaka Menehune Oahu South 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/mattcsims/3928293951/">MattSims</a>

Oahu South 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/mattcsims/3928293951/">MattSims</a>

Sandy Beach
Oahu South Shore
Photo

MattSims

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Rabbit Island
Oahu Windward (East) Shore
Photo

David Baker Maui North 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/spoil/327684732/">Nicholas Brandsberg</a>

Maui 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/spoil/327684732/">Nicholas Brandsberg</a>

Kanaha Beach Park
Maui North Shore
Photo

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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/79297308@N00/7483943474/">Jeremy Stanley</a>

Hapuna Beach Park
Hawaii West Shore
Photo

Jeremy Stanley 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="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickyduanegrohe/4821097567/in/photostream/">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="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickyduanegrohe/4821097567/in/photostream/">Ricky Duane Grohe</a>

Waikiki - Kapiolani Park
Oahu South Shore
Photo

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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 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/cfinke/3262394329/">cfinke</a>

White Sands Beach Park
Hawaii West Shore
Photo

cfinke

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Makaha Beach
Oahu Waianae (West) Shore
Photo

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Waimanalo Beach
Oahu Windward (East) Shore
Photo

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