On Oahu's WEST SHORE . . .

Poka`i Bay and the immediate area nearby was named after a legendary Hawaiian high chief. Poka`i reputedly transported the first coconut palm tree in the great migration from Kahiki to Hawai`i. This lovely ocean area and beach is well protected, even during the Winter high surf. Its coral reef slopes very gradually, not suddenly like other reef in the area. It is thus an excellent swimming area year round. Its sandy beach is stable even during the times of heavy seasonal beach erosion in the Fall and Winter.

Be sure to watch out especially for heavy boat traffic in the immediate vicinity (and occasional canoes from the nearby halau). Otherwise, this is a generally fine ocean recreation area for families and persons to spend a most enjoyable time.

This beach park is in the driest areas of O`ahu. Be sure you and any keiki (children) who might be with you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Be sun safe and sensible: Be sure to wear a broad spectrum sun block, tanning lotion, or cream with a sun protective factor of 15+ - and reapply it every two hours. Don't forget your sunglasses and to wear a hat with a wide brim, too!

Poka`i Bay Beach Park 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.

Or, you can go to the Beach Directory for a listing of all the beaches covered in these pages.

Suggestions, comments and recommendations are welcomed. These pages are a project of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, a not for profit, professional association of Hawaii's lifeguards devoted to the advancement of lifesaving services and public education on beach and ocean safety.

Webmaster: This page is maintained by J. B. Lee. You can reach me by e-mail at: jblee@aloha.com. Last modified: 08-Jul-2001 06:48 AM HST

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ALOHA . . . malama i ke kai!