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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 Advisory
Nov 23 2020 - 3:51pm to Nov 24 2020 - 6:00am

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND... .Strong trade winds will produce high surf along east facing shores through early Tuesday. ...HIGH SURF... more

Flash Flood Watch
Nov 23 2020 - 6:00pm to Nov 25 2020 - 6:00am

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... .Recent and persistent rainfall, especially over the east end of the island chain, has caused soils to become... more

Explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi

Explore the Beaches of Hawaiʻi Kauai 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/smoovey/8556974919/">Alan Strakey</a>

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
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Oahu Windward (East) 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="https://www.flickr.com/photos/34218236@N00/1102435776">Marco Mazzei</a>

Waimanalo Bay
Oahu Windward (East) Shore
Photo

Marco Mazzei Maui Kihei 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/zacharayray/7619816750/">Zach Barber</a>

Maui Kihei 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/zacharayray/7619816750/">Zach Barber</a>

Makena State Park
Maui Kihei Shore
Photo

Zach Barber 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>

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

White Sands Beach Park
Hawaii West Shore
Photo

cfinke

Hawaii East 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/30760976@N04/7650444846">anokarina</a>

Richardson Ocean Park
Hawaii East Shore
Photo

anokarina

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Lydgate Pond
Kauai East Shore
Photo

Chuck 55

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/24109654@N03/5350300412">Andrew Staines</a>

Baldwin Beach Park
Maui North Shore
Photo

Andrew Staines Kauai 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/43258421@N00/2421713137">Harold</a>

Kauai 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/43258421@N00/2421713137">Harold</a>

Kealia Beach Park
Kauai East Shore
Photo

Harold

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Makapuʻu Beach
Oahu Windward (East) Shore
Photo

Paul Vladuchick Maui Kihei 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/83261600@N00/8166676156">The Q</a>

Maui Kihei 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/83261600@N00/8166676156">The Q</a>

Kamaole 3
Maui Kihei Shore
Photo

The Q

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Haʻena Beach Park
Kauai North Shore
Photo

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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@N00/387627989/">jai MANSSON</a>

Makaha Beach
Oahu Waianae (West) Shore
Photo

jai MANSSON

Hawaii Beach Safety

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