On Oahu's NORTH SHORE . . .

KeWa`ena Beach is relatively undeveloped. Be careful in the Fall and Winter when the surf can be large and treacherous. This is a nice beach for swimming and snorkeling when it's calm.

KeWa`ena overlooks the famous surf site "Off-the-Wall" aka "Kodak Reef" to the North; to the South is a vista of the equally dangerous and challenging "Log Cabins" surf spot.

Learn more about the guards who perform rescues and save lives in some of the truly most epic surf in the world by clicking here for the web site of the North Shore Lifeguard Association.

KeWa`ena Beach has the following in its beach and park areas:

HERE ARE SOME
BASIC OCEAN SAFETY TIPS:

• Swim in Lifeguarded Areas
• Never Swim Alone
• Don't Dive Into Unknown Water or Into Shallow Breaking Waves
• Ask a Lifeguard About Beach and Surf Conditions Before Swimming
• If You Are Unable to Swim Out of a Strong Current, Signal for Help
• Rely on Your Swimming Ability Rather Than a Flotation Device
• Look For, Read and Obey All Beach Safety Signs and Symbols
• If In Doubt Just Stay Out!

Return to the Hale (Home) Aloha Page. You can also use the following links to continue your beach and ocean tour of Oahu's North Shore, South Shore, East Shore, or West Shore.

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Web Developer: This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You can reach me by email by clicking here.
Last modified: 11-Mar-2005 01:39 PM

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