Mokuleia
Waialua, Hawaii
Swim
Mokule'ia Beach Park on Oahu's North Shore has a long sandy beach and a shallow reef that attracts swimmers, surfers, kite- and windsurfers year-round. This is the only beach park with facilities along this shore, between Waialua and Ka'ena Point. From the beach one has access to several popular surf spots, including Park Rights and Day Star, a little further to the west. When the winds are blowing from the south (Kona winds), it means good conditions for kite- and windsurfers.
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Mokule’ia Beach Park on Oahu’s North Shore has a long sandy beach and a shallow reef that attracts swimmers, surfers, kite- and windsurfers year-round. This is the only beach park with facilities along this shore, between Waialua and Kaena Point.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Waialua, Hawaii
- Head southeast on Puuiki toward Powa St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Puuiki (174 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street to stay on Puuiki (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto State Hwy 930/Farrington HwyDestination will be on the right(5.8 mi)
Along Farrington Highway, HI 96791
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