84°
Scattered Rain Showers
34%
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Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands
Waimea Bay Beach Park
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
The North Shore's iconic big-wave beach — winter swells from October to March can produce 30-50 foot faces, and the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational only runs when the bay tops 20 feet (rare; some years no event). Summer brings calm reef-protected swimming and the famous Waimea jump rock at the south end.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
78°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Thursday
Scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 34% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 4.3ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
59 /100
good
56 Swim
53 Sunbathe
70 Walk
53 Fish
69 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
14 to 20 mph
E
Rain
34%
Thursday
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:41 PM
0.5 ft · in 6.9h
Wave Height
4.3 ft
7s · NE swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (HIZ007)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
1:18 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
84°
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
26%
79
84°
Scattered Rain Showers
32%
66
84°
Scattered Rain Showers
27%
75
85°
Scattered Rain Showers
33%
75
85°
Scattered Rain Showers
36%
75
84°
Scattered Rain Showers
48%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 14 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 34% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
8:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Major
1:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Minor
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Major
2:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free public lot at the beach park; fills early in winter for big-wave spectating.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Waimea Bay Beach Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Waimea Bay Beach Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Waimea Bay Beach Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Waimea Bay Beach Park?
Entry to Waimea Bay Beach Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Waimea Bay Beach Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Waimea Bay 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 Waimea Bay Beach Park?
Amenities at Waimea Bay Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Waimea Bay 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 Waimea Bay Beach Park located?
Waimea Bay Beach Park is in Honolulu County, HI, at 61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
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