Oahu's Guarded Beaches . . .

THE SOUTH SHORE -- This coastline is known for its many family beaches like Ala Moana Beach - also, the state's principal tourism "mecca," Waikiki. Activities like snorkeling, tide pooling, swimming, and any general ocean recreation are all popular on the South Shore. This shore is a good place to learn and improve your aquatic skills.

Caution should be taken during seasonal high surf in the Summer. New comers should be very careful when they body surf off the South shore, especially at Sandy Beach. Ask the lifeguards about conditions! And, if in doubt, just stay out!

Be Sun Safe and Sensible! Beach visitors who are not used to it, and especially those with fair skin, should use a broad spectrum sunblock cream or lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, or maybe even 21 or higher. (Many of our lifeguards are using 30+ SPF.) Apply it at the beginning of your sun session.

These are the most popular, guarded beaches on the South Shore:

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 home: the Beach Hale (Home) Aloha Page. Or, use the following links to continue your beach and ocean tour: North Shore, East Shore, and the 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 03:17 PM HST

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