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Waimea Bay Beach Park – Hawaiian monk seal Waimea Bay📷 Andrew Danielson, CC BY-SA 3.0

Waimea Bay Beach Park

Haleiwa, HI

Nature

A wide bay on the North Shore, calm for swimming in summer and home to huge surf in winter. The car park is small and fills quickly; do not enter the water when the waves are big.

Nearest town
Haleiwa, HI
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
21.6406, -158.0650

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Waimea Bay Beach Park is in Haleiwa, HI, at GPS 21.6406, -158.0650. It is about 27 mi from Honolulu.

Can you camp near Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kaiaka Bay Beach Campsite, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Waimea Bay Beach Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Oʻahu circle: Diamond Head to the North Shore.

What is there to see near Waimea Bay Beach Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kualoa Regional Park (17 mi), Pearl Harbor National Memorial (21 mi), ʻIolani Palace (27 mi) and Diamond Head State Monument (31 mi).

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

The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)