Bellows Field Beach Park

220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795

Three miles of fine sand fronting an ironwood forest on Oahu's windward coast, sharing the beach with Bellows Air Force Station. The public side is gated and only open Friday noon through Sunday midnight plus federal holidays — the rest of the week it belongs to the military.

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Great day for photography.

80°F water · 82°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Isolated rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 82°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 23% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

  • 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • 5.2ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 12 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
60 /100
good
51 Swim
64 Sunbathe
74 Walk
75 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
82°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Wind
2 to 9 mph
ENE
Rain
23%
Today
UV Peak
12 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~17m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:16 PM
0.6 ft · in 59m
Wave Height
5.2 ft
11s · ENE swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PHZ114)

The HFO office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

  • HIZ003 Kauai n/a
  • HIZ006 Oahu n/a
  • HIZ017 Maui n/a
  • HIZ052 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ053 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ054 Big Island Windward and Southeast n/a
  • HIZ023 Big Island Leeward n/a

NWS SRF · HFO · Issued Sep 9, 9:03 AM

Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Sep 9
82°

Isolated Rain Showers

23%
60
Thu Sep 10
81°

Scattered Rain Showers

32%
64
Fri Sep 11
80°

Scattered Rain Showers

36%
62
Sat Sep 12
80°

Isolated Rain Showers

24%
72
Sun Sep 13
81°

Scattered Rain Showers

39%
58
Mon Sep 14
81°

Scattered Rain Showers

36%
59
Tue Sep 15
82°

Scattered Rain Showers

36%
63
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 12 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Free, large lot inside the gate; only accessible during public hours.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited — pets are not permitted in the public beach area on Bellows.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic tablescamping (permit, weekends)shade
Is it safe to swim at Bellows Field Beach Park today?

Bellows Field Beach Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Bellows Field Beach Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited — pets are not permitted in the public beach area on Bellows.

Is there an entry fee at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Entry to Bellows Field Beach Park is free.

Are there lifeguards at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Bellows Field Beach Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Amenities at Bellows Field Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, camping (permit, weekends), shade.

When is the water warmest at Bellows Field Beach Park?

Hawaiian water is consistently 75-82°F year-round, with the summer peak in August-September. Swimming comfortable every month; rip currents and shore-break hazards drive the safety picture more than temperature.

Where is Bellows Field Beach Park located?

Bellows Field Beach Park is in Honolulu County, HI, at 220 Tinker Rd, Waimanalo, HI 96795.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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