Overview

Hukilau Beach Park is located on Oahu's northeast coast at Laie, in the transition zone between the windward coast and the North Shore. The name "hukilau" refers to a traditional Hawaiian net fishing technique. The spot benefits from direct exposure to northeast trade winds blowing side-onshore. In winter, north swells create significant waves. The sandy beach offers relatively easy water access. The spot is less crowded than the main North Shore breaks, providing more space.

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Spot forecast for Hukilau Beach Park

Sunrise 06:29 · Sunset 18:03

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.9 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 00:52 · 0.3 m High tide 10:41 · 0.7 m Low tide 18:38 · 0.4 m High tide 23:26 · 0.4 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 03:27 · 0.4 m High tide 11:08 · 0.7 m Low tide 18:20 · 0.3 m High tide 23:52 · 0.5 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 04:40 · 0.4 m High tide 11:29 · 0.7 m Low tide 18:18 · 0.3 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:19 · 0.6 m Low tide 05:35 · 0.4 m High tide 11:50 · 0.7 m Low tide 18:24 · 0.2 m
Friday 23 October High tide 00:48 · 0.6 m Low tide 06:24 · 0.4 m High tide 12:11 · 0.7 m Low tide 18:38 · 0.2 m

Hukilau Beach Park: when to go?

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Season · peak

441h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from May to November, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 441 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 10 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 49%13-20 knots · 51%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 51% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 25 °C. The wettest month is April, with 170 mm.

Monthly averages: Hukilau Beach Park

Monthly averages — Hukilau Beach Park — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	10.0	94 h	25 °C	85 mm
February	14.5	141 h	25 °C	46 mm
March	24.0	288 h	25 °C	77 mm
April	19.5	227 h	25 °C	170 mm
May	26.0	333 h	26 °C	144 mm
June	29.0	416 h	26 °C	105 mm
July	31.0	441 h	27 °C	108 mm
August	30.5	385 h	28 °C	91 mm
September	27.0	321 h	28 °C	88 mm
October	27.0	301 h	27 °C	95 mm
November	26.0	259 h	26 °C	72 mm
December	14.5	138 h	25 °C	90 mm

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Technical details of Hukilau Beach Park spot

The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Warm water year-round (24-27°C/75-80°F), no wetsuit needed — a lycra is sufficient. The bottom is a mix of sand and coral reef. In summer, water is relatively flat. In winter, north swells create significant waves. Strong currents along the coast in big swell. Shore break possible. The reef provides some protection in certain areas.

Hazards

Significant north swell in winter — conditions reserved for experienced riders. Strong currents in big swell. Shallow coral reef — wear reef booties. Shore break can be powerful. Sea urchins present. Protected sea turtles (honu) — legal distance required. Sharks (tiger sharks) present on Oahu's northeast coast. Humpback whales from December to April — federal law requires 100 yards distance.

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