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Is Makapuu Right for You?

Oahu Beaches - Makapuu Beach - Hawaii's Natural Waterpark

Here's a quick list to help you determine if this beach is for you.

Visit Makapu if you…

  • are capable swimmer and want a natural rough waterpark experience
  • want a secluded feeling
  • will bring your own food and drink
  • are looking for a natural, rugged beach experience

Avoid this beach if you…

  • don’t feel comfortable in potentially rough water
  • want to do a lot of people watching
  • rely on concession stands for your food and drink
  • usually rent umbrellas and chairs when you go to the beach

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)