Pokai Bay
- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand-bottom anchorage on the west coast of Oahu, Hawaii, beside Waianae Small Boat Harbor and sheltered by a jetty.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchor on sand in 3 to 5 metres inside, or 6 to 10 metres on the outside where holding is better. Keep west of the marked swimming area. Well protected from NE through SE, but a heavy west swell breaks into the bay, mainly in winter. Room for four or five boats.
Practical
Anchoring is permitted by permit for 72 hours or less; arrange it through Waianae Small Boat Harbor next door. Fresh-water showers are close to the beach. Ko Olina lies about 8 nautical miles to the SE for marina berths and fuel.
Ashore
Poka'i Bay Beach Park sits behind the anchorage, with a calm swimming area used by local families. The voyaging canoe Hokule'a berthed here in September 2024.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 21.44276, -158.19080 (21°26.57'N 158°11.45'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pokai Bay lies at 21°26.57'N 158°11.45'W, that is 21.44276, -158.19080 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Pokai Bay sheltered from?
Pokai Bay is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Pokai Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pokai Bay.
How do boaters rate Pokai Bay?
Pokai Bay is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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