Snorkeling
Lanikai Beach Snorkeling
Done admiring the spectacular natural beauty of Lanikai Beach with its vast expanse of finely powdered, white sands and the shimmering turquoise ocean waters?
Time to snorkel! Snorkeling at Lanikai Beach is one of the best on the windward coast of Oahu, with the clear, calm waters, high underwater visibility and the abundant tropical fish offering an enchanting experience.
Protected by an extensive offshore coral reef, Lanikai Beach is a snorkeler’s delight, no matter what your swimming ability.
The near shore shallow lagoons are perfect for the beginner, with gentle, manageable waves. Enter near the beach’s northern end, where the sand beach slopes gently into the ocean.
Though shallow, the lagoons and tide pools are teeming with colorful reef fish!
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For the stronger swimmer, especially those with fins and other aids, head deeper offshore along the reef, where you’ll find vibrant coral gardens, bigger schools of fish, and even green sea turtles (honu).
Too tame? The adventurous can take a kayak trip to the Mokes, and enjoy snorkeling in relatively uncrowded waters.
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What can you see snorkeling at Lanikai Beach?
Expect to see parrotfish grazing on algae-covered rocks, Moorish idols zigzagging through the water, and even the occasional octopus camouflaged among the coral.
You’ll see schools of the ubiquitous yellow tangs, pretty butterflyfish, Hawaii’s state fish, the Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (a reef triggerfish), and more!
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During winter months, humpback whales migrate past Oʻahu’s shores, so keep your ears open underwater for their haunting songs.
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