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Outdoors North Shore, Oahu

Waimea Bay Beach Park

An outdoor spot in North Shore, Oahu, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Summer mornings.

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Waimea Bay Beach Park in North Shore, Oahu
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Why go

Big North Shore bay: glassy summer swimming, huge winter surf to watch.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 4 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Matsumoto Shave Ice, 4.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
North Shore
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Summer mornings

Nearby

The 2 closest curated picks in Oahu, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Matsumoto Shave Ice

    Haleiwa shave ice stand open since 1951, a North Shore ritual.

    Food · 4.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Giovanni's Shrimp Truck

    Graffiti-covered Kahuku truck serving garlic shrimp plates with rice.

    Food · 7.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Waimea Bay Beach Park is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Oahu

2 more curated outdoor spots in Oahu. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Waimea Bay Beach Park itself, we suggest: Summer mornings.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Waimea Bay Beach Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Coordinates
21.63983, -158.06336
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Waimea Bay Beach Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Plan on about 2 hours at Waimea Bay Beach Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Our pick: Summer mornings. Insider tip: Swim only in summer; winter waves are for experts and spectators.

Is Waimea Bay Beach Park free?

Yes, we list Waimea Bay Beach Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Waimea Bay Beach Park is at 61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA, in North Shore. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Waimea Bay Beach Park appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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