What you need to know before you visit Shark's Cove on Oahu, Hawaii

This informational video is meant as a general guide as to what to expect when visiting Shark's Cove on the North Shore of the island of Oahu.
It is a GUIDE ONLY so do your own research.
Visit, snorkel and dive at your own risk. This is for your INFORMATION ONLY and we are not responsible if you get hurt or injured in any way.
* Hawaiian weather is always unpredictable.
* Know your own swimming ability.
* Take into consideration the beach and water conditions before entering.
* Obey the warning signs as they are there for a reason.
* Basically, use common sense when visiting Shark's Cove and the Pupukea tide pools and play safe.
* There are no life guards at Shark's Cove.
* Please be careful when visiting, respect and be mindful of this fragile ecosystem.
This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited! 😊

[@musicmike1960]

When I lived on Oahu in the early to mid 70's I scuba dived the caves day or night, walked the reef and just fell in love with this location...Like the gal said in the video "you're in their world"...Damn skippy...There's plenty of moray eels, stone fish, lion fish and sea urchins to step on, so be careful...Enjoy the experience, God knows I would love to spend another day or night diving at this location...Hawaii No Ka Oi...

[@miked.7722]

enjoy your memories, this video and others like it have come very close to ruining this beautiful place. Now most days it is more like a Disney World pool full of tourists (so crowed you can snorkel) who either don't understand or don't give a damn what they step one or grab and ruin.

[@thaile8909]

Nice video!

[@newtravelescapes]

Thanks!😊

[@stevenmurray3086]

Thanks for the awesome video ! Am headed to Oahu in the winter and definitely want to experience the north shore snorkeling. ** Special thanks for the tips on parking , and the video showing how close the food trucks are. Looks like it has everything we need nearby ! Keep up the great work :)

[@newtravelescapes]

Thanks!!!

[@harrymiram6621]

Winter North Shore snorkeling Most Definitely NOT Advisable, as surf can average btwn 18-30ft/6-10m....Minimum! IF desire to go snorkeling, Hanauma Bay/Ala Moana beach would be better locations. PLUS...There are lifeguards stationed there, No Such Luck at Shark's Cove/Three Tables

[@StilesYahiku-ds8gr]

I’m getting a snorkel at Thursday and going to dads house and going to the beach (sharks cove)

[@newtravelescapes]

It is a gorgeous spot but please be very careful. It is great during the summer. The waves can be really rough during the winter months. Some days it is too rough to snorkel this area. It is spring now so it might be perfect but just be smart about it and Have a ton of fun!! 😊

[@Jrock4690]

@@newtravelescapes Yes. Was there in March and barely recognized Sharks Cove because the surf was so high. I’ve snorkeled there three or four times before when the surf wasn’t so high and it’s a totally different place. The tide pools were OK though.

[@tonytran9538]

If you don’t swim well, can you still do snorkeling?

[@newtravelescapes]

I wouldn't snorkle in Shark's Cove if you are not a strong swimmer, it is deep and the current can be strong. BUT the tide pools are mostly shallow, mainly waist deep. If you put on a life jacket you wont have any trouble snorkeling in the tide pools. My mother-in-law can NOT swim at all and she was comfortable in her lifejacket (borrowed from our hotel) and water shoes. She could stand in most places and just put her face in to look around. You can go as deep as you are comfortable in the tide pools.

[@haiminh4263]

I don't know how to swim and I snorkel everytime my family goes to the Caribbean. I have a snorkeling blow up jacket I bought on Amazon just in case the places I snorkel don't rent life jackets. It's impossible to sink when you wear a life jacket. The best snorkeling is in the Caribbean Sea and the water is calmer there than in Hawaii.

[@newtravelescapes]

@@haiminh4263 that is fantastic! Good advice 😊 Some of my best snorkeling was in Jamaica but I found Hawaii really different. It was fascinating. I will be snorkeling the great barrier reef off the coats of Australia in October. Can't wait.

[@miked.7722]

Not without a life jacket. And then only in calm water

[@cgmiddle]

No. You must have a N32 permit to enter the water.

[@harrymiram6621]

Shark's Cove was so named because of rock's on exposed reef are small & sharp, much like shark's teeth! ANYONE who has fallen on the rocks can attest to that & scars are Painful reminders!

[@cgmiddle]

It is a nice area. We have fed many tourists to the local shark population; the fools will believe anything tell them.

[@newtravelescapes]

Ha ha ha😅

[@StilesYahiku-ds8gr]

Is there sharks?

[@newtravelescapes]

Very unlikely you will see any. It is named for its shape when looked at from above, not an abundance of sharks 😃

[@cgmiddle]

If you slice your foot on coral, then enter the water (four feet or deeper) you will see them. Don't worry, they will come to you. That's how I got rid of my annoying husband.

[@miked.7722]

Gotta love it!. As a travel agent myself I am so ecstatic when a travel agent decides to ruin local spots to promote their travel business. Thanks so much. another gem ruined for the almighty $. this area used to be calm and untouched except for locals and a few lucky visitors who were smart enough to see the danger of publicizing, so they kept their mouths shut. Now it is so overcrowded it's like a Disney swimming pool, full of tourists who don't care or maybe know about what they are stepping on or grabbing and ruining. Many days you can't even snorkel because there are just so many tourists wading about.

[@newtravelescapes]

We are not a travel agent or a travel company. Sharks Cove is recommended on almost every "Visit Oahu" website promoting it as well as the Hawaii.gov website.