Offshore
Oahu Leeward Offshore
Offshore · Hawaii · Oahu leeward dropoff west of Waianae
Location Snapshot
Oahu Leeward Offshore covers the deep-water dropoff west of Oahu, distinct from Kewalo and Waianae harbors and any individual offshore fish-aggregation device. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are principal supported targets, with blue marlin and giant trevally adding further pelagic opportunity.
Information Only
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Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Regional Marine Forecast
Rest Of Tonight
East northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 7 feet at 7 seconds. Isolated showers.
Wave Height
2.6 ft
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Wave Period
11 s
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Wave Direction
W
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Water Temperature
81.3°F
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Marine Alerts
- Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 19 at 8:37PM HST until October 20 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Nearby fishing destinations
Hawaii · Oahu / Waianae / leeward west · Harbor
Approximately 5.4 miles away
Hawaii · Oahu / Honolulu Harbor / Kewalo Basin · Harbor
Approximately 29.1 miles away
Hawaii · Oahu / Kaneohe Bay flats · Bay
Approximately 30.2 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Oahu Leeward Offshore offshore fishery
Oahu Leeward Offshore is the dropoff west of Waianae, for yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. It is not Kewalo Basin and not Waianae Boat Harbor. Fish-aggregating devices are part of that bluewater. Pearl Harbor restricted waters and Hanauma Bay are not included.
- Habitat and structure
- Leeward dropoff · Pelagic
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Seasons for Mahi change with the annual rules. Wahoo follow a typical season.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
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
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Mahi-mahi — SUMMER
- Wahoo — SUMMER
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boat from leeward Oahu. Not Kewalo or Waianae docks.
Primary hazards
Leeward dropoff seas. Restricted waters are legal limits.
Fishery considerations
- Waianae or Kewalo harbor tides are not representative of this location.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
