First, there have been three drownings in the last two weeks and one dangerous save here in the islands. If a sign says an area is closed or dangerous please pay attention to it. This time of year the water on the west beaches, like Makaha area, are dangerously rough and no good for snorkeling, most of the time. Same thing for the north beaches such as both sites at sharks cove.. There is a web page, I think it’s called Hawaiian beach safety, that’s run by the state, with good info about the safety at each beach covered by lifeguards in the islands. The place with the clearest water and biggest fish is Hanauma bay - whether it’s worth the money to go more than once I guess depends on your budget 😎 it’s protected by two lifeguard towers. On a calm day I like going to the other side of the surf break because many fish are under it. I have a video from Kauai with multiple turtles right where the surf breaks. That beach isn’t safe in winter months. I have not checked it out but the snorkeling is supposed to be ok at queens beach in Waikiki getting close to diamond head. I’m close to Ala moana and was shocked to find fish worth photographing there, by there is. But, it is a bit murky 😎. The weather has been terrific all winter. I usually don’t get in the water this time of year but but have been in many days each week in Jan Feb and now March. It’s a bit cold in the water for me right now to do snorkeling but my style of snorkeling is basically floating along looking down - I don’t use flippers because I just meander. Hope your weather is spectacular. Masks are still required indoors in churches, grocery stores, etc until I think it’s March 26
@@lifeinthe5-069 Thank you for your reply and great info. I will certainly check out that beach safety site. For safety, I always wear an inflatable life vest; but I'm very caution as well. I think on the first day of our arrival I'm going to check out Queen's Beach and yes, Hanauma Bay for sure (getting reservations). Mahalo for the info!
@@kristinemccardle562 Hawaiibeachsafety.com. The site also has general information about the beach you are looking at. Check pokai bay - if it has 2 feet or less in waves snorkeling along the sea wall to the left when standing on the beach can be good. There’s also an ancient Hawaiian religious site on a lip of land in walking distance. This is the west side but a slow beach, parking, life guard and sometimes calm bay.
Pretty interesting for being in the Waikiki area. What was your favorite snorkel spot on Oahu? We’re going next week.
First, there have been three drownings in the last two weeks and one dangerous save here in the islands. If a sign says an area is closed or dangerous please pay attention to it. This time of year the water on the west beaches, like Makaha area, are dangerously rough and no good for snorkeling, most of the time. Same thing for the north beaches such as both sites at sharks cove.. There is a web page, I think it’s called Hawaiian beach safety, that’s run by the state, with good info about the safety at each beach covered by lifeguards in the islands. The place with the clearest water and biggest fish is Hanauma bay - whether it’s worth the money to go more than once I guess depends on your budget 😎 it’s protected by two lifeguard towers. On a calm day I like going to the other side of the surf break because many fish are under it. I have a video from Kauai with multiple turtles right where the surf breaks. That beach isn’t safe in winter months. I have not checked it out but the snorkeling is supposed to be ok at queens beach in Waikiki getting close to diamond head. I’m close to Ala moana and was shocked to find fish worth photographing there, by there is. But, it is a bit murky 😎. The weather has been terrific all winter. I usually don’t get in the water this time of year but but have been in many days each week in Jan Feb and now March. It’s a bit cold in the water for me right now to do snorkeling but my style of snorkeling is basically floating along looking down - I don’t use flippers because I just meander. Hope your weather is spectacular. Masks are still required indoors in churches, grocery stores, etc until I think it’s March 26
@@lifeinthe5-069 Thank you for your reply and great info. I will certainly check out that beach safety site. For safety, I always wear an inflatable life vest; but I'm very caution as well. I think on the first day of our arrival I'm going to check out Queen's Beach and yes, Hanauma Bay for sure (getting reservations). Mahalo for the info!
@@kristinemccardle562 Hawaiibeachsafety.com. The site also has general information about the beach you are looking at.
Check pokai bay - if it has 2 feet or less in waves snorkeling along the sea wall to the left when standing on the beach can be good. There’s also an ancient Hawaiian religious site on a lip of land in walking distance. This is the west side but a slow beach, parking, life guard and sometimes calm bay.