North Beach — Attraction in Oʻahu

NORTH BEACH AND PYRAMID ROCK SURF BREAK INFO: Great beach on MCBH. North Beach is the eastern most beach, and Pyramid Rock is the western side. It's about a mile between the two spots. These two spots house arguably the best surf breaks on the windward side of the island. Pyramid is a rocky outcropping reef break, with lefts and rights depending on swell. The reef here doesn't change much, it's a little windier than North Beach but on light wind days with swell it can get epic. Plenty of tiger sharks spotted here in the line up, as the entrance to Kaneohe Bay is right around the corner from the rock

North Beach has many moods and faces. In the wintertime large Northwest swells deposit a bunch of sand here that covers the reef. This can be a blessing or a curse depending on swell, direction, and winds. When the sandbars are in full effect, the waves can get very good and heavy but also will detonate on the inside and can easily snap a board or break bones. North Beach is typically a very good wave and will always be more crowded than Pyramid. During the Spring time the sand moves out and the reef becomes exposed again. This typically helps the wave hold up nicely even with onshore winds. The water is also deeper when the reef is exposed, and the wave will be a bit slopier.

Despite being on a military base, both of these breaks can produce some world class waves and along with those some extremely talented surfers. If you are a beginner or don't know the etiquette it's best to only go out on smaller days. Plenty of heated arguments occur here during swells, and there are several guys/gals who pay their dues here and surf every day, even when conditions are less than ideal. Pay attention to the flags and listen to the lifeguards. Depending on conditions, sometimes the beach will stay open even during a large heavy swell. It may look inviting, but if you don't know what you're doing you get seriously hurt or drown

The beaches themselves are a good spot to hang out, have family days and drink some beers. Dogs are allowed on the beach anytime...

Only open to military personnel and family honestly we were told this was the best beach and that we just had to go. Then we drive all the way around the island at 45mph cause that is like max speed limit it seems , in what I can only describe as bay area typed traffic only to be gravely disappointed that it is not open to the public. A beach on land that of course some how the u.s. military has dominated and horded it's beauty to only those it sees as worthy I guess. What a shame to hide such beauty and nature . So If I cld have given 0 stars I wld have but that is truly more aimed at the inclusivity of...

Possibly the best beach on mcbh. The beach is awesome and the water is beautiful. The waves can be rough so be cautious about that. There is also a sizable stairwell you have go down to get to the beach.

There is a rinse shower along with a few changing rooms at the beach. Unfortunately there are no other amenities such as restrooms.

Another note, the parking situation is not so great. Be ready to park a few blocks away if you go...