Waianae / Leeward Oahu is a west Oahu harbor-and-nearshore fishery shaped by volcanic coast, reefs, protected harbor water, and a rapid drop toward deeper lee-side water. Giant trevally and other reef-associated gamefish define the nearshore opportunity, distinct from the separate Oahu leeward offshore grounds.
Current Coastal Rating
Unavailable
Beta
A trip-condition rating is not available right now.
Should I Go?
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Not Enough Data
There is not enough reliable information to produce a trip-conditions recommendation right now.
Low confidence — Important source checks or coastal inputs were unavailable.
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.
The Hawaii 10 ft combined-seas figure is a weather warning, not the height of a breaking wave.
Why
Wave observations may be stale for the evaluated window.
Current Readings
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:57 PM
Marine Buoy
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No sufficiently recent observations are available for this source.
Past 7 Days
Marine Buoy
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Water temperature
Window Oct 12, 2026, 11:57 PM – Oct 19, 2026, 11:57 PM (rolling 168 hours)
Water temperature over the past 7 days. 333 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 12:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 PM Range 81.1°F to 83.1°F.
Available observations were broadly steady.
333 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 12:00 AM · to Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
NDBC · Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · Station 51212
Nearby marine station
Approximately 12 mi from destination
Observation type: observed
Unit: °F
Regional buoy measurements may differ from protected harbor conditions at this destination. Significant wave height is not shoreline surf or breaker height.
This nearby station is used for tide timing. Predicted height does not represent exact water depth or exposed-flat conditions at this destination.
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Waianae / Leeward Oahu fishery
A leeward west-Oahu pelagic and harbor fishery at Waianae Boat Harbor. Distinct from south-Oahu Kewalo/Waikiki and from North Shore. NDBC 51201 Waimea is not Waianae-local.
Fishery type
Pelagic charter harbor
Fishing modes
Inshore boat
Shore
Habitat and structure
Waianae Boat Harbor and leeward west-Oahu nearshore · Leeward dropoff used by the west-side fleet · Not North Shore and not Kewalo Basin
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Leeward pelagic targets are the fishery.
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
Leeward Oahu pelagic ahi. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Mahi-mahi
Primary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
Leeward pelagic mahi-mahi. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Wahoo (ono)
Primary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
No seasonal pulse known
Leeward pelagic ono. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.
Ulua / papio
Secondary
Caranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Harbor and west-shore jacks.
Seasonal timing is not defined for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public harbor at Waianae. Nonresident marine license required. Distinct from honolulu-kewalo and waikiki-diamond-head.
Primary hazards
Harbor traffic, heat, and open leeward water.
Fishery considerations
Tide is NOAA 1612340 Honolulu, nearby. It does not represent the west coast.
Leeward exposure is not North Shore. 51212 is nearby wave.
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.
