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Photo: Waikiki Beach at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 2006 by Antonio Salsedo (CC BY 3.0) License

Waikīkī Beach

Beach · Honolulu, Hawaii

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel and other areas.

  • Water temp 83°F (28°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy OOUH1 (3.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel and other areas. — NWS Honolulu HI
  • Water temperature is 83°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy OOUH1, as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Hawaii yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Editor's Notes
Waikīkī Beach runs along the south shore of Oʻahu in Honolulu, where gentle, rolling surf has made it a classic place to learn to surf and to swim. City lifeguards watch the main stretches, and the water stays warm year-round.

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Weather at Waikīkī Beach

77°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 79° / L 76° · 20% chance of rain
H: 79° L: 76°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
78%
Wind
29 mph
UV Index
0
Weather notes:
⚠️High winds - use caution🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
77°
3 AM
Clear
77°
6 AM
Clear
77°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
3 PM
Sunny
77°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waikīkī Beach?
Waikīkī Beach is a beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.
What is the water temperature at Waikīkī Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Waikīkī Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii is 83°F (28°C), measured by NOAA buoy OOUH1, 3.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Waikīkī Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Kauai Channel and other areas. Checked October 20, 2026.
What amenities does Waikīkī Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Waikīkī Beach include Swimming.

Location & Contact

Honolulu, Hawaii

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Amenities

🏊 Swimming
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