Waiale'e Bay Snorkeling OK - Oahu
by Nickelsmum
(Portland, OR)
This beach has a nice easy sandy entry. It was relatively empty and seems like a nice quiet place to sit on sand if that is what you're looking for. I swam out beyond and around the island. The wave conditions (mid June, moderate wind) were tricky out on the reef. Less confident or competent swimmers should use caution. There are acres of broad flat reef, but surprisingly little sea life. My companion did swim with a big turtle which I did not see. I dragged my companions back to Shark's Cove just to increase my colorful fish quotient for the day.