Lanikai Beach during a warm Day in Hawaii

Top 10 Beaches on Oahu

Based on International Student reccomendations

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The Student’s Top 10 Favorite Beaches

Published: 4/4/25 / Smilla Bakteman Hedlund

Going to a new beach can be scary, especially when not knowing how difficult and dangerous the shorebreak can be, and therefore it could be hard to determine which beaches are worth spending your time on. To make it easier for you, we have created a list of the top 10 Beaches that current visiting students have determined to be their favorites and must-visits.

However, if there is one thing you must know about the beaches before visiting the island, it is the fact that the currents and sizes of the waves depend on the season.

Therefore, you need to remember that the surfer months on the North Shore are during the winter months (November – February). This means that you should not go into the water during those beaches during those months. Meanwhile the waves are most powerful in Waikiki, and the south side during the summer months. (March – September)

Therefore, make sure to plan accordingly and never go into the ocean if you are unsure of your capabilities.

10. πŸ“ Kawailoa Beach

Haleiwa, North Shore

“I love going here because there are almost always turtles here.”

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A sign pick up trash and an arrow to the turtles.
A friendgroup in the sand at Kawela Bay

9. πŸ“ Kawela Bay

North Shore, Close to the Turtle Bay Resort.

“I like going here because it is often not too crowded, but the currents can be strong.”

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8. πŸ“ Sunset Beach Park

North Shore

“I love ending the day here, watching the incredible sunsets with my friends.”

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A sufboard in the sunset at sunset beach at the north shore
The forest in the Waimanalo beach park.

7. πŸ“ Waimanalo Beach

Eastern coast of Oahu

“I love going here with my friends and having a beach day.”

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6. πŸ“ Kualoa Regional Park

North Shore

“This one is amazing, my parents got married here and we took incredible photos with the mountains in the background.”

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An overview over the amazing kualoa beach park in Hawaii

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An incredible photo of the mountain at the makua beach park in hawaii

5. πŸ“ Mākua Beach

Western coast of Oahu

“This one is calmer when it comes to the people, but be aware of the currents. Although I love the mixture of sand and the greenery from the mountains.”

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4. πŸ“ Waimea Bay

North Shore

“This one is perfect for a beach day, but don’t go into the water if the waves are big, this is the beach where “The Eddie”, the famous surf competition goes”

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An amazing photo of waimea bay in the evening

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Pipeline during the day.

3. πŸ“ Κ»Ehukai Beach Park

Also known as Pipeline, North Shore

“I love sitting on this beach while watching the incredible surfers”

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2. πŸ“ Kailua Beach

In Kailua, on the east coast of Oahu.

“The sand here is amazing, almost like flour”

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Kailua beach during the day.

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Lanikai Beach during the day.

1. πŸ“ Lanikai Beach

In Lanikai, on the east coast of Oahu.

“This beach has it all, the sand, the blue water, and incredible views of the two islands”

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