Waimea Bay Beach Waimea Bay Open Water Swimming

Waimea Bay Beach is one of many stunning swim sites on Oahu’s North Shore.

Access via Kamehameha Highway, with limited parking in the state park lot (paid). Bicycle access is excellent along the North Shore Bike Path with bike racks available near the beach entrance. TheBus routes 60 and 88 stop nearby. Restrooms and outdoor showers available.

Best swimming early morning before trade winds and crowds arrive. Keep an eye on OpenWaterLog.com and expect large winter surf (November-February), always confirm with local sources when swimming may be unsafe. No regular lifeguard service – check conditions at the Hawaii Beach Safety site. Water quality updates through Hawaii Department of Health.

North Shore Swim Series, longstanding series of 5km races. Popular training route reportedly follows the shoreline south toward Three Tables (1.2 miles).