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Hanauma Bay

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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 Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters and other areas.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters and other areas.
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

volcanic crater bay and marine life conservation district on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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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 Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters and other areas.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters and other areas. NWS Honolulu HI
  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 51202, as of Aug 22, 7:26 PM UTC
Water temp
81°F
27°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 51202 (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:26 PM UTC.

Weather at Hanauma Bay

H: 80° L: 78°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
79°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
37%
Humidity
82%
Wind
24 mph
UV Index
7.4
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
80°
3 AM
Clear
79°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
3 PM
Overcast
80°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanauma Bay?
Hanauma Bay is a bay in Hawaii.
What is the water temperature at Hanauma Bay?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hanauma Bay in Hawaii is 81°F (27°C), measured by NOAA buoy 51202, 10.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Hanauma Bay?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Kaiwi Channel; Maui County Windward Waters and other areas. Checked August 22, 2026.

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