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Panoramic shot of Makapuu beach

Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

Overlook of Makapuu Beach

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.

 

Swimming at Makapuu

Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

Swimmers in rough water

Swimming Makapuu is a natural, rugged experience that's really different from typical beach experience

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Surfing

Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

bodysurfing makapuu

If you’ve come for the surfing, welcome to heaven on earth!

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Stay Safe!

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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Explore tide pools

Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

a view of the tidepools

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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The land that time forgot

Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

View of Makapuu Beach from visitor center parking lot

Makapuu lies in the southeastern most tip of Oahu and feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere.

 

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Oahu Weather Now

83°
28°
°F | °C
Mostly Cloudy
Humidity: 54%
Wind: E at 14 mph
Thu

75 | 87
23 | 30
Fri

75 | 87
23 | 30
Sat

74 | 86
23 | 30
Sun

74 | 85
23 | 29
  • Current Beach Information for Makapu'u Beach Park, Windward Shore (Oahu) 7/29/2010
    Beach Condition: Extreme — Shoreline activity is extremely hazardous and may lead to injury or death. Lifeguards will monitor ocean access. Avoid areas of wet sand or rock.

    Offshore Condition: Danger — Offshore conditions are very hazardous. Swimmers are advised to not enter the water. Kayakers are advised to not enter the water.

    Surf Report: SURF ALONG SOUTH FACING SHORES WILL RISE TO 5 TO 7 FEET WITH OCCASIONAL HIGHER SETS TODAY
    Surf Report Timestamp: 7/29/2010 9:00:00 AM HST
    Current Wind: Northeast at 8.1 MPH (7 KT)
    Current Weather: Mostly Cloudy

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)