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Banzai Beach
4.8★ · 26 Google ratings · Pupukea, Hawaii
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At a glance
Parking
600 yd away
Walk
525 yd · 6 min
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
3.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Map of Banzai Beach
Guide
Good to know
Summer has calmer waves
Pacific swells shift south in summer, creating smaller waves and quieter conditions ideal for snorkeling and relaxation.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Winter brings massive crowds
December through February sees professional surf competitions, tournament crowds, and parking challenges throughout the North Shore.
Water is extremely dangerous
Visitors reported being knocked down and pulled out by waves despite standing still.
Watch for debris on sand
One visitor's child was injured by a stray nail embedded in the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · overcast
Water
80°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.5 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:13 | High tide | ↑ |
| 04:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:44 | High tide | ↑ |
| 18:48 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:25 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Pupukea, HI 96712, United States
🅿 Parking 600 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 525 yd away, about 6 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Banzai Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 600 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Banzai Beach?
525 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Banzai Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
