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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.

 

Free things to do on Oahu: check out the land that time forgot at Makapuu Beach

This gives it a unique rugged atmosphere that’s very hard to find. Though the closest store is about a 10 minute drive, it feels like it might as well be a million miles away. The surrounding high cliffs block out the modern world so that all you see is this beautiful, natural setting. Even the parking lot is hidden from you. Makapuu is one of the few places that’s easy to get to, yet you feel like you’ve traveled to some mystical place that far-removed from civilization after you’ve arrived.

 

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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)

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