Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands

Ala Moana Beach Park

A 100-acre city park between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu with a half-mile of gold sand fronting a calm, reef-protected swimming channel. Around 4 million visitors a year — locals come to swim laps, jog the perimeter, and stake out picnic tables under the ironwoods.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

7.2ft waves · 79°F water

Water

79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
7.2ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only

62 /100

good

49 Swim

71 Sunbathe

82 Walk

76 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

79°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

9:41 PM

0.5 ft · in 6.9h

Wave Height

7.2 ft

8s · NE swell

Water Quality

Clean

6 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 4mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PHZ115)

The HFO office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

HIZ003 Kauai n/a
HIZ006 Oahu n/a
HIZ017 Maui n/a
HIZ052 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
HIZ053 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
HIZ054 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
HIZ023 Big Island Leeward n/a

NWS SRF · HFO · Issued Jun 25, 1:06 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

11:51 AM

Sunset

1:16 AM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
12:12 AM	High	0.7 ft
6:10 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
2:04 PM	High	2.1 ft
9:41 PM	Low	0.5 ft

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free, large lot wraps the park; arrive early on weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited — no animals allowed in Ala Moana Beach Park (HPD enforced).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic tablestennis courtsfood concessionspavilion

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Ala Moana Beach Park.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Ala Moana Beach Park from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Ala Moana Beach Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited — no animals allowed in Ala Moana Beach Park (HPD enforced).

Is there an entry fee at Ala Moana Beach Park?

Entry to Ala Moana Beach Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Ala Moana Beach Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ala Moana Beach Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ala Moana Beach Park?

Amenities at Ala Moana Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, tennis courts, food concessions, pavilion.

When is the water warmest at Ala Moana Beach Park?

Hawaiian water is consistently 75-82°F year-round, with the summer peak in August-September. Swimming comfortable every month; rip currents and shore-break hazards drive the safety picture more than temperature.

Where is Ala Moana Beach Park located?

Ala Moana Beach Park is in Honolulu County, HI, at 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814.