15 Swimming Spots With The Clearest, Most Pristine Water In Hawaii
By Megan Shute|Updated on June 07, 2019(Originally published May 23, 2019)
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the greatest beaches in the world. While we are happy to visit the many incredible beaches and best swimming holes in Hawaii, there are some beaches with warm turquoise waters that are a cut above the rest. From Kauai’s north shore and Oahu’s windward coast to Hawaii Island’s Kealakekua Bay, these 15 beaches are home to the clearest, most pristine water in the state.
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Where is the bluest water in Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Islands are surrounded on all sides by breathtaking blue waters, but since you're asking us, some of the most stunning can be found along Oahu's leeward coast at Makaha and Yokohama Beaches as well as off the southern coast of Maui near Turtle Town and Kauai's northern shore near Princeville.
Does Hawaii have any man-made swimming holes?
Unlike many of the man-made swimming holes you'll find on the American mainland, the most popular man-made swimming holes in Hawaii were created as fishponds way back in the day of ancient Hawaii. Found along the coast across the Hawaiian Islands, these fishponds are often perfect for swimming due to their calm waters.
Do I need to look out for algae blooms in Hawaii?
Algae blooms don't often pose a threat in the Pacific Ocean surrounding Hawaii because it dissipates quickly, but you should stay out of the water when brown water advisories are in place.
What are the best beaches in Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Islands are home to 750 miles of stunning coastline, and countless incredible beaches in a variety of colors. We’d like to think that every beach in the Aloha State is worth a visit at least once, but some of the most popular include Waikiki and Waimea Bay on Oahu, Hapuna Beach on Hawaii Island, Lahaina Beach on Maui, and Haena Beach on Kauai.
Do any Hawaii beaches have waves? Of course, beaches in Hawaii have waves! Our islands have some of the biggest and best waves in the world. If you're a surfer, you'll love catching the massive swells off of Oahu's legendary Banzai Pipeline in the winter.