Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands

Magic Island Lagoon

An artificial peninsula on the Diamond Head end of Ala Moana Regional Park, completed in 1964. The man-made lagoon at its tip is walled off from open ocean — flat, shallow water that's the safest swim spot in urban Honolulu for small kids. The tip is a postcard-grade sunset spot over the Waikiki skyline.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

7.2ft waves · 79°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for Thursday

Isolated rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Isolated rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. East northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything

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

55 /100

good

43 Swim

61 Sunbathe

78 Walk

71 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

16 to 21 mph

ENE

Rain

18%

Thursday

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

85°F

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

84°

Isolated Rain Showers

18%

Fri Jun 26

85°

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

19%

Sat Jun 27

84°

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

21%

Sun Jun 28

85°

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

25%

Mon Jun 29

85°

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

31%

Tue Jun 30

86°

Scattered Rain Showers

36%

Wed Jul 1

85°

Scattered Rain Showers

36%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 16 to 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free lot at the Magic Island entrance off Ala Moana Blvd; fills early on weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited (part of Ala Moana Regional Park).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic tableswalking path

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Magic Island Lagoon.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Magic Island Lagoon from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Magic Island Lagoon dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited (part of Ala Moana Regional Park).

Is there an entry fee at Magic Island Lagoon?

Entry to Magic Island Lagoon is free.

Are there lifeguards at Magic Island Lagoon?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Magic Island Lagoon during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Magic Island Lagoon?

Amenities at Magic Island Lagoon include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, walking path.

When is the water warmest at Magic Island Lagoon?

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 Magic Island Lagoon located?

Magic Island Lagoon is in Honolulu County, HI, at 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814.