What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Waikiki Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Waikiki Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Waikiki Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Waikiki Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Waikiki Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Hawaii, United StatesPacific/Honolulu

Ocean View Index

86Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

16:30 – 04:00

Local time

11:55

Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Oahu's most famous resort strand and a surf mecca framed by Diamond Head.

Highlights

Oahu's legendary resort strand with the unmistakable silhouette of Diamond Head rising behind it.
Gentle, long-rolling waves that made Waikiki the birthplace of modern surfing — and make it ideal for beginners.
The Waikiki Beach Walk district puts shops, cafes and live Hawaiian music steps from the sand.

Tip: First surf lesson goes out early morning, when the light is soft and the trades are calmest.

Live Webcams

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Real-time views of the beach, streamed by local operators on YouTube.

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Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 19:02

Reference time: local noon · 12:15 (Pacific/Honolulu)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
95.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
86.7
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
42.8
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

29°22°

2.9 m/s

2.0mm

SatOct 24

Overcast

28°23°

3.9 m/s

SunOct 25

Light Rain

28°22°

3.9 m/s

0.7mm

MonOct 26

Overcast

29°21°

2.6 m/s

TueOct 27

Light Rain

28°22°

3.0 m/s

0.3mm

WedOct 28

Rain

27°22°

4.1 m/s

15.9mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

26°24°

5.3 m/s

4.6mm

Visibility: 24 km·Cloud: 71%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Sat: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent85EpicView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Waikiki Beach.

18 km away

Lanikai Beach

Hawaii, United States

4190 km away

Apia Beach

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4253 km away

Matira Beach

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

4400 km away

Temae Beach

Moorea, French Polynesia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Waikiki Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Waikiki Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Waikiki Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Waikiki Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 21.2767°, -157.8264°
Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
Region & Country: Hawaii, United States

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS