Waimea Bay Webcam

Live view of the surf from the Waimea Bay webcam, located on the famous north shore of Oahu Hawaii.

This is a live streaming, high quality webcam.

About Waimea Bay

Located on Oahu’s famous North Shore, Waimea Bay is known for beauty and massive waves. This scenic bay attracts surfers and beachgoers throughout the year.

Waimea Bay is legendary for big-wave surfing. During winter, waves can reach 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) or more. The best surfing conditions occur between November and February, when powerful swells roll in from the Pacific. Only very experienced surfers should challenge these massive waves.

Summer months bring a completely different experience. From May to September, the water becomes calm and glassy. Visitors enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and cliff jumping from the famous Waimea Rock.

Water temperatures remain comfortable throughout the year. During winter, temperatures range from 76 to 78 degrees. In summer, the water warms up to 79 to 82 degrees.

Waimea Bay hosts The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, one of the most famous surf competitions in the world. This event only happens when waves reach at least 40 feet (12 meters), making it a rare and exciting spectacle.

Typically, early mornings offer the best conditions for surfing or sightseeing. Crowds get bigger as the day progresses, especially during big swells.

Pupukea Weather

Being on the north shore of Oahu, Pupekea and the Banzai Pipeline areas see more rain than the southern portion of Oahu. Most rain occurs in the winter and spring months as large storms make their way from the west.

The temperatures are generally mild to warm and rarely hot. Highs in the summer range from the high 70s to low 80s. Winter see temperatures are in the mid 70s. Lows range from the high 60s to mid 70s.

Trade winds that blow from the northwest keeps the weather pleasant.

Oahu can be impacted by tropical storms and hurricanes between June and November but direct hits are rare.