Honolulu / Kewalo Basin is a south Oahu harbor fishery shaped by breakwaters, reef edges, protected basin water, and nearby open-coast structure. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and giant trevally are the principal supported targets.
Current Coastal Rating
Fair · 65
Beta
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Should I Go?
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Consider
Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.
High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
This coastal rating is in public beta.
Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation. Prediction is not an observation.
Because this rating is in public beta, recommendations are capped at Consider when evidence is limited.
Recommended window
Tuesday · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM HST
Window score
65
Max wind
15 mph
Max gust
34 mph
Daylight
100% of window
Tide state
rising
Why
Strong daylight coverage supports the evaluated window.
Watch for
Predicted gusts are elevated for this trip mode.
Coastal conditions can change quickly. Review official alerts and current conditions before heading out.
Current Readings
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 8:45 AM
NOAA Station selected
Source
NOAA CO-OPS
Honolulu station
0.8 mi from destination
Water temperature
82.6°F
Updated 15 min ago
Wind
ENE · 4 mph
Updated 15 min ago
Wind gust
11 mph
Updated 15 min ago
Past 7 Days
NOAA Station selected
Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 8:45 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 8:45 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1657 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 8:48 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 6:24 AM Range 0.3 ft MLLW to 2.1 ft MLLW.
Readings decreased over the available period.
1657 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 8:48 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 6:24 AM
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Honolulu / Kewalo Basin pelagic and harbor fishery
A south-Oahu pelagic-charter and harbor fishery at Kewalo Basin / Honolulu Harbor entrance. Distinct from Waikiki reef-shore. DAR marine rules apply. Pearl Harbor restricted waters and Hanauma Bay MLCD are excluded.
Fishery type
Pelagic charter harbor
Fishing modes
Inshore boat
Shore
Habitat and structure
Kewalo Basin and Honolulu Harbor entrance · Mamalas nearshore used by the Honolulu charter fleet · Harbor bulkheads
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Honolulu charter pelagics are the fishery. Reef and jack rules follow DAR size/bag tables.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Yellowfin tuna (ahi)
Primary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Honolulu charter pelagic ahi. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Mahi-mahi
Primary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
Honolulu charter mahi-mahi. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Wahoo (ono)
Primary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Honolulu charter ono. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Ulua / papio
Secondary
Caranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Harbor and nearshore jacks.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public harbor and charter fleet at Kewalo. Nonresident marine license required. Pearl Harbor is not a public fishing destination. Hanauma Bay MLCD is excluded.
Primary hazards
Harbor traffic, heat, and open Mamalas water.
Fishery considerations
Tide is NOAA 1612340 Honolulu for the harbor. PORTS currents are inner-harbor and are not an offshore current rating.
South-shore exposure is not North Shore.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Coastal conditions can vary over short distances. Predictions and remote observations are planning information, not guarantees of access or safety.
This location is Kewalo Basin and Honolulu Harbor entrance used by the Honolulu charter fleet. This is not Waikiki reef-shore, not Pearl Harbor, and not Hanauma Bay.
