Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Here's a quick video taken on a magical, perfect day at Makapuu Beach
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Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
If you enjoy visiting waterparks, you will love Makapuu; there's just nothing like it on Oahu or perhaps anywhere in the world. There’s something for everyone. In addition to its world-class surfing, the swimming is fantastic when the water is calm, there are nearly endless tide pools and caves to explore, and when combined with good facilities and a secluded location, you’ve got the perfect formula for a fantastic day at the beach.
Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Though Makapuu is rarely crowded, there are usually a few people there. This morning was a rare moment: no one on the beach and the surf conditions were outstanding. A rare day indeed!
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Here's a quick list to help you determine if this beach is for you.
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Swimming Makapuu is a natural, rugged experience that's really different from typical beach experience
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Snorkeling at Makapuu is rare due to conditions, but if you get lucky, you're in for a treat
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
If you’ve come for the surfing, welcome to heaven on earth!
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Makapuu can be dangerous and there are true stories of breaking necks and getting dragged out to sea.
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Makapuu has a wonderful collection of tidepools which are located on the left side of the beach as you face the water.
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Makapuu Beach is a great place for kids; there's lots of fun, free things to do.
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Makapuu lies in the southeastern most tip of Oahu and feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere.
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Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark
Makapuu is a great place you can spend a full day, if you come prepared.
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Beach Gear Guide
Here’s what we tend to bring when planning a full day at the beach:
• Collapsable beach chairs
• Collapsable tent
• Large mat to place on sand, enough for 4-6 people to sit and eat.
• Water, food, and coolers. We love tuna sandwiches so we’ll typically mix up a bunch of tuna and mayo, store it in a container, and bring along a loaf of bread.
• Juice drinks (try Hawaiian Sun brand).
• Chips, nuts, trail mixes.
• Candy bars/nut bars.
• Big hats to shade the sun.
• UV rash guard shirts
• Sunglasses
• Waterproof sunscreen
• Snorkel gear
• Swimming goggles
• Bodyboards
• Fins
• Two beach towels per person
• Change of dry clothes
• Plastic grocery bags (to store wet clothes)