Offshore
Oahu Leeward Offshore
Offshore · Hawaii · Oahu leeward dropoff west of Waianae, not the boat harbor
Oahu Leeward Offshore
Offshore · Hawaii
Information Only
StrikeTracks does not currently provide an Offshore fishing-condition rating. Marine Conditions are observations and forecasts for trip planning. They are not an Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor fishing score.
Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Wave Height
6.2 ft
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Wave Period
11 s
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Wave Direction
S
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Water Temperature
81.5°F
Nearby / representative
Barbers Point, HI (PacIOOS) · NDBC 51212
Marine Alerts
- Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued September 4 at 3:51PM HST until September 5 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Nearby coastal 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 a pelagic / FAD-supported destination in HI. Kewalo and Waianae are harbor pins. One leeward grounds ID, not two harbor clones. No FAD destinations. Exclude Pearl Harbor restricted waters and Hanauma MLCD. No FAD destinations. StrikeTracks does not offer a live ordinal coastal rating here.
- Habitat and structure
- Leeward dropoff · Pelagic
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowfin is occurrence-only. Mahi is legal-variable. Wahoo is qualitative. Pacific blue marlin and giant trevally are occurrence-only.
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
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
Mahi-mahi
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyCoryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Pacific blue marlin
SecondaryMakaira nigricans
Also called Blue marlin
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
Caranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Occurrence is supported. Destination month timing is not encoded and is not a Jan–Dec card.
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
- Do not inherit Waianae or Kewalo harbor tides.
- 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
Cataloged offshore fishing destination
Offshore · Hawaii
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.
