Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands

Bellows Field Beach Park

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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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

8.9ft waves · NWS alert active · 80°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight

Scattered rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East northeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

79°F air — ideal beach weather
22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

8.9ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 3:24am hst until november 9 at 6:00am hst by nws honolulu hi

40 /100

12 Swim

61 Sunbathe

77 Walk

75 Photo

Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 3:24AM HST until November 9 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

NWS · In effect through Nov 9, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters, Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

79°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

22 mph

ENE

Rain

10%

Today

Air Quality

27 Good

Ozone · Sand Island

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~25m

Tomorrow

79°F

Isolated Rain Showers

Water

Water Temp

80°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

7:02 PM

-0.2 ft · in 29m

Wave Height

8.9 ft

10s · 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 Nov 7, 8:12 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:57 AM	High	2.3 ft
7:45 AM	Low	1.0 ft
12:21 PM	High	1.6 ft
7:02 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	High	2.5 ft
8:30 AM	Low	1.1 ft
12:37 PM	High	1.5 ft
7:24 PM	Low	-0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:01 AM	High	2.5 ft
9:16 AM	Low	1.1 ft
12:53 PM	High	1.4 ft
7:48 PM	Low	-0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	High	2.5 ft
10:04 AM	Low	1.2 ft
1:11 PM	High	1.3 ft
8:14 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:09 AM	High	2.4 ft
10:59 AM	Low	1.2 ft
1:26 PM	High	1.2 ft
8:42 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:49 AM	High	2.3 ft
9:12 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:35 AM	High	2.2 ft
9:42 PM	Low	0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 1612480, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

79°

Sunny

10%

Sun Nov 8

79°

Isolated Rain Showers

17%

Mon Nov 9

79°

Mostly Sunny

13%

Tue Nov 10

79°

Mostly Sunny

12%

Wed Nov 11

79°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Thu Nov 12

78°

Isolated Rain Showers

20%

Fri Nov 13

78°

Isolated Rain Showers

21%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F

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

Beach Info

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

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerspicnic tablescamping (permit, weekends)shade

Frequently Asked

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.