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Waianae Coast Fishing Report

Updated Fri, Sep 4, 2026 from live gauge and weather data

Oahu’s leeward shore: the Waianae coast holds ulua, papio and the island’s calmest shore fishing.

3/5
Fair. Fish the windows.A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day.
Next tide
High 10:40 PM
Air / High
84 / 88 F
Wind
ENE 12 mph

Sources: NOAA tides 1612340, Open-Meteo, solunar calculated for these coordinates.

Satellite view
Friday
4
September 2026

Today's Fishing Report

Generated this morning from live readings: gauge, weather model, sun and moon. A fresh report is published here every morning.

3/5Fair. Fish the windows.A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day.

Waianae Coast lines up a genuinely fishable day across the board. Today brings clear skies, wind ENE around 12 mph, steady pressure near 1013 hPa and a high of 88. Tides: high 10:57 AM and 10:40 PM, low 2:23 AM and 7:29 PM: the moving water either side of each change is when this place feeds. Water sits around 80 F for the season (estimated). With the last quarter, the solunar majors run 5:39 AM-7:39 AM and 5:39 PM-7:39 PM: the windows to build the day around.

The plan, species by species

Giant trevally (ulua)Excellent

Work current-swept points and channel mouths on the moving tide: GTs patrol where reef meets flow. Heavy tackle is respect, not caution: the first run decides everything.

Mahi-mahi (dorado)Good

Troll rigged ballyhoo and small lures along color changes and temperature breaks: schools ride the edges. Birds working low usually mean mahi pushing bait.

Tomorrow: Similar at 92 F. The solunar majors shift about 50 minutes later.Next report: Sat, Sep 5, 6:30 AMHow this report is made →

Water and weather

Live readings.

Tides

NOAA station 1612340 (Honolulu). Fish the moving water either side of each change.

Fri
LOW2:23 AM0.2 ft
HIGH10:57 AM2.1 ft
LOW7:29 PM0.5 ft
HIGH10:40 PM0.6 ft
Sat
LOW3:48 AM0.2 ft
HIGH12:04 PM2.2 ft
LOW7:59 PM0.4 ft

Right now

Latest readings

Air temp84 F
High / Low88 / 74 F
WindENE 12-30 mph
Pressure1012.9 hPa, steady
Sky / Rain12% cloud, 2%
Sunrise / Sunset06:16 / 18:45
MoonLast Quarter, 50%
Water temp (seasonal)~80 F est.

Bite planner

Hour-by-hour bite forecast for today. Tap a bar to see why.

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Next 7 days

Tap a day for the detailed outlook.

Fri Sep 4 · Overcast, 88/74 F, wind 12 mph, rain 2%

Fair or better. A 12 mph breeze puts a working chop on the banks it hits: fish the wind-blown side.

Species guide

The species that matter on Waianae Coast: seasons, structure and how to fish each one. Today's ratings live in the report above.

Giant trevally (ulua) illustration

Giant trevally (ulua)

Best: summer moons, big tides

The reef's apex bully: Hawaii's ulua, a hundred pounds of shoulder that eats poppers like personal insults. Work current-swept points and channel mouths on the moving tide: GTs patrol where reef meets flow. Heavy tackle is respect, not caution: the first run decides everything.

Mahi-mahi (dorado) illustration

Mahi-mahi (dorado)

Best: summer weedline runs

The ocean's fastest-growing gamefish: neon gold-and-green acrobats stacked under anything that floats. Troll rigged ballyhoo and small lures along color changes and temperature breaks: schools ride the edges. Birds working low usually mean mahi pushing bait.

When to come: the Waianae Coast calendar

Activity by species and month, and how the water warms through the year. Tap any cell.

Species activity by month

1 = slow, 5 = peak. Current month highlighted.

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Giant trevally (ulua)
Mahi-mahi (dorado)
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Water temperature through the year

Typical surface temperature for this water type; today is around 80 F (estimated, not a reading).

7080JanMarMayJulSepNovSep, ~80 F now

Angler reports

Real reports from real anglers, reviewed before publishing. The water log below tracks each day automatically.

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Water log, last days

Auto-logged from live data
Thu, Sep 3

4/5 Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up. Giant trevally (ulua) led the card at excellent. High of 89 F, wind to 13 mph.

Wed, Sep 2

4/5 Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up. Giant trevally (ulua) led the card at excellent. High of 90 F, wind to 14 mph.

Tue, Sep 1

4/5 Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up. Giant trevally (ulua) led the card at excellent. High of 93 F, wind to 11 mph.

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Before you go

License

Hawaii requires a valid fishing license for adults. Buy online from the state agency; one-day options exist for visitors.

Regulations

Hawaii requires no recreational saltwater license; size limits, seasons and protected areas apply: check current DAR regulations.

Access

Beach parks along Farrington Highway; Waianae Boat Harbor for charters and small boats.

About this water

The leeward western coast of Oahu from Kahe Point to Kaena, Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Fishing Waianae Coast: the full guide

The dry side

The Waianae Coast runs along Oahu’s leeward western shore from Kahe Point to Kaena, a dry, sunny stretch sheltered from the trade winds that batter the windward side. Rocky points, sandy beaches and reef edges hold ulua and papio (trevally), plus goatfish, bonefish on the sand and, offshore, the pelagics that draw the Waianae boat fleet.

Shore fishing

Ulua fishing from the rocky points is a serious tradition here: heavy gear, long casts and night sessions targeting large trevally, with dedicated anglers camping on the points. Papio take smaller lures, jigs and flies along the reef edges and in the surf. The leeward calm makes casting and wading far easier than on the windward side.

Offshore and the harbor

Waianae Boat Harbor hosts a substantial charter fleet running for mahi-mahi, ono, ahi and marlin in the deep water that lies close offshore: Oahu’s drop-off is nearer here than on most of the island. Bottom fishing over the reef edges produces snappers and other species for those staying inshore.

Leeward logistics

Access is straightforward along Farrington Highway, with beach parks throughout providing parking and shoreline access. Waianae Boat Harbor serves boats and charters. Hawaii requires no recreational saltwater license, though species rules and protected areas apply. Respect local etiquette: these are heavily used community fishing spots.

Common questions

Why fish the leeward side?

It is sheltered from the trades: calmer water makes shore casting and wading far easier than on the windward coast.

What is ulua fishing?

Targeting large trevally from rocky points with heavy gear, often at night: a serious local tradition here.

Is the offshore close?

Yes: Oahu’s drop-off lies nearer shore on this coast, which is why the Waianae charter fleet is substantial.

Is fishing good at Waianae Coast right now?

Check the daily report at the top of this page: it is regenerated every morning from live data. Today's read: Fair. Fish the windows. A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day.

Nearby waters

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