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Summer Hawaii Beach Guide and Infographics

Friday, May 03, 2013

Free Hawaii beach infographics!  Family. Romance. Adventure!


Islands and beaches. Some things just go better together. Macadamia nuts and pancakes, for example. Tropical sunrises and Kona coffee. In summer, nothing beats a day at the beach. And, boy, do the Hawaiian Islands offer up a selection of beaches. Practically no two beaches are alike, the best beaches vary by season and reason. Use our Hawaii beach infographics to help you find your perfect beach experience on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island.

For more great summer beach choices, check out the list below and our custom Google maps: Oahu Beaches, Maui Beaches, Kauai Beaches, Big Island Beaches. 

OAHU MAUI KAUAI BIG ISLAND
Family Kailua Kaanapali Lydgate Spencer
Picnics Kaiahalulu Beach Kamaole Poipu Kolekole
Scenery Makapuu Kapalua Tunnels Kaunaoa
Star-spotting Lanikai Wailea Hanalei Anaehoomalu Bay
Snorkeling Waimea Ulua Tunnels Kahaluu
Stand-Up Paddling Haleiwa Kalama Hanalei Anaehoomalu Bay
Sunrises Diamond Head Beach Makena Kealia Beach Onekahakaha Beach Park
Sunsets Sunset Beach D.T. Fleming Beach Kee Hapuna
Surfing Kuhio Launiupoko State Wayside Park Poipu Kahaluu
Swimming Ala Moana Puamana Hanalei Napoopoo
Turtles Mokuleia Beach Park Napili Brennecke Beach Punaluu
Walking Ft. DeRussy Beach Park D.T. Fleming Beach Hanalei Kekaha Kai State Park

 

A message about ocean safety: 
As the lifeguards like to say, if in doubt, don't go out. And speaking of lifeguards, it's always good to consult a lifeguard about ocean conditions before entering the ocean. Our ocean changes daily. That beautiful, placid lake you might remember from a summer vacation years ago could be a big wave surfer's dream come true during a different time of year. Here are some basic safety tips to keep in mind:

 1. Swim at lifeguarded beaches only.
 2. Spend a minimum of twenty minutes observing ocean conditions before hitting the water. Waves come in sets, and the ocean may appear calm between sets of waves.
 3. Be observant of wet rocks. They are an indication of how far the water may run up on the beach. 
 4. Do not fight a rip current, if you get caught in one. Go with it. Wait for the current to dissipate; then, swim back to shore. 
 5. Watch river mouths and stream openings for strong currents.
 6. Use the buddy systems. Do not swim alone.