Honolulu County, HI · Hawaiian Islands

Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach)

The last beach at the literal end of Farrington Highway on Oahu's far west coast, where the pavement runs out at Kaena Point State Park. Wide, undeveloped white sand backed by sea cliffs; powerful winter surf and year-round currents make it a sightseeing beach more than a swim beach.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 6.9ft waves · 78°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

6.9ft 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

66 /100

good

20 Swim

65 Sunbathe

80 Walk

76 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

83°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

16 to 20 mph

ENE

Rain

Today

Air Quality

27 Good

Ozone · Sand Island

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~25m

Tomorrow

83°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

8:17 PM

-0.0 ft · in 1.7h

Wave Height

6.9 ft

12s · NW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PHZ115)

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

6:39 AM

Sunset

5:53 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	High	2.1 ft
9:32 AM	Low	0.5 ft
2:27 PM	High	1.1 ft
8:17 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	High	2.3 ft
10:21 AM	Low	0.4 ft
3:01 PM	High	1.0 ft
8:41 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:07 AM	High	2.3 ft
11:08 AM	Low	0.4 ft
3:35 PM	High	0.8 ft
9:06 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:42 AM	High	2.3 ft
11:54 AM	Low	0.4 ft
4:08 PM	High	0.7 ft
9:33 PM	Low	0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:18 AM	High	2.2 ft
12:41 PM	Low	0.4 ft
4:42 PM	High	0.7 ft
10:02 PM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:57 AM	High	2.1 ft
1:34 PM	Low	0.4 ft
5:21 PM	High	0.6 ft
10:33 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:40 AM	High	2.0 ft
2:32 PM	Low	0.4 ft
6:15 PM	High	0.5 ft
11:06 PM	Low	0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 1612340, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

83°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

83°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

84°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

83°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

83°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

83°

Sunny

Fri Nov 13

82°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 16 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free, small paved lot and roadside shoulder parking.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited (Kaena Point State Park).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Farrington Hwy (end), Waianae, HI 96792

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowers

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) today?

Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) 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 Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited (Kaena Point State Park).

Is there an entry fee at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach)?

Entry to Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach)?

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

What amenities are at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach)?

Amenities at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers.

When is the water warmest at Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach)?

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 Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) located?

Yokohama Bay (Keawaula Beach) is in Honolulu County, HI, at Farrington Hwy (end), Waianae, HI 96792.