Bellows Field Beach Park

220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795

Three miles of fine sand fronting an ironwood forest on Oahu's windward coast, sharing the beach with Bellows Air Force Station. The public side is gated and only open Friday noon through Sunday midnight plus federal holidays — the rest of the week it belongs to the military.

Great day for a beach walk.

6.6ft waves · 78°F water · 77°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Isolated rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Weather

  • 77°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
  • 6.6ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
60 /100
good
47 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Wind
18 mph
ENE
Rain
17%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
6.6 ft
6s · E swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PHZ114)

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 3, 7:05 PM

Sunrise
11:48 AM
Sunset
1:10 AM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
9:17 AM Low -0.3 ft
5:32 PM High 2.2 ft
Today Jun 3
77°

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

17%
76
Thu Jun 4
77°

Isolated Rain Showers

17%
71
Fri Jun 5
77°

Scattered Rain Showers

42%
53
Sat Jun 6
77°

Scattered Rain Showers

42%
53
Sun Jun 7
77°

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

25%
70
Mon Jun 8
77°

Isolated Rain Showers

24%
66
Tue Jun 9
78°

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

24%
70
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

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

Parking

Free, large lot inside the gate; only accessible during public hours.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited — pets are not permitted in the public beach area on Bellows.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic tablescamping (permit, weekends)shade
Is Bellows Field Beach Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited — pets are not permitted in the public beach area on Bellows.

Is there an entry fee at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Entry to Bellows Field Beach Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Bellows Field 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 Bellows Field Beach Park?

Amenities at Bellows Field Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, camping (permit, weekends), shade.

When is the water warmest at Bellows Field 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 Bellows Field Beach Park located?

Bellows Field Beach Park is in Honolulu County, HI, at 220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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