Oahu Snorkeling Guide
Makao Beach
This east side Oahu snorkeling spot is possibly the easiest water access for snorkeling on the island. Pull off the road, and jump into the water.
Site Snorkeling Details - Makao Beach
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There is a protective offshore reef that makes this a very safe place to snorkel. The snorkeling is good over patches of reef and coral. Mostly you will find immature fish. And like many of the east side snorkel spots, the water can get pretty cloudy, particularly when the trade winds are blowing and during the winter months.
There are no facilities at this beach.
Driving Directions - Makao Beach
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Driving Directions to Makao Beach from Waikiki
Getting on H-1 from Waikiki can be challenging! Here's a good way to get on heading west towards the middle of the island. Get on Kalakaua Ave (the one way beachfront main drag). You will be heading southeast. Turn left on Kapahulu Ave and keep on it and you will go under H-1. Veer to the left on Waialae Ave and shortly on the right you will see an on ramp for H-1 West. To reach Hwy 83 on the east side heading north, you need to take one of the highways that crosses the Ko'olau Mountains, Hwy 61 (Pali Hwy), Hwy63 (Likelike Hwy), or Hwy H-3. When you come to the intersection with Hwy 83 (Kahekili Hwy), turn left, heading north. Follow Hwy 83 past Punalu'u and on the side of the road before you reach Hau'ula is the beach. Pull over anywhere.
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