Waikiki Beach fishing conditions · Hawaii

Tonight, 12 am–2 amGiant trevally

The bite peaks at 55. Water is 83°, inside their 72–84° range, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Hydrologic Outlook until Monday 6 am
Log a trip here
Right now: 51 for giant trevally, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Giant trevally, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 519 pm
  2. 51
  3. 51
  4. 55Mon
  5. 55
  6. 51
  7. 513 am
  8. 51
  9. 43
  10. 436 am
  11. 47
  12. 43
  13. 439 am
  14. 43
  15. 51
  16. 5512 pm
  17. 55
  18. 51
  19. 513 pm
  20. 51
  21. 51
  22. 556 pm
  23. 55
  24. 51
  25. 519 pm
  26. 51
  27. 51
  28. 48Tue
  29. 52
  30. 52
  31. 483 am
  32. 48
  33. 48
  34. 486 am
  35. 48
  36. 52
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
83°F

Giant trevally range 72–84°

Wind
14 mph

From the northeast

Light
Dark

Sunrise 6:31 am

Sky
Partly Cloudy

9% chance of rain

Air
76°F

NWS hourly forecast

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Hawaii regulations for these waters.

Giant Trevally

Giant trevally

Caranx ignobilis

55MarginalTonight, 12 am–2 am

Water

83°
62°72–84° · ideal 78°94°

Why

Giant trevally prefers incoming tide. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside giant trevally's active range. Holds 5–100 ft down.

Keep

10" minimum · 20 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Ulua and pāpio: 10" minimum, 20 a day of all ulua and pāpio species combined (non-commercial); 16" minimum for sale. No closed season.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Hawaii

Season here: Year-round. More on giant trevally

Bonefish

Bonefish

Albula glossodonta

55MarginalTonight, 12 am–2 am

Water

83°
62°72–86° · ideal 79°96°

Why

Bonefish prefers incoming tide. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Inside bonefish's active range. Holds 1–10 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. ʻŌʻio: 14" minimum statewide, no bag limit and no closed season. Marine life conservation districts and fishery management areas have their own rules.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Hawaii

Season here: Year-round. More on bonefish

The water

  • Water temperature83°F
  • Seas5.6 ft at the nearest buoy
  • Barometer29.90 inHg

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise tomorrow6:31 am
  • Sunset tomorrow5:58 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Major solunarTonight 11:20 pm–1:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:40 am–7:40 am
  • Major solunarTomorrow 11:40 am–1:40 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Hawaii DLNR Aquatic Resources has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Oʻahu's best-known beach. No fishing at any time in the Waikīkī Marine Life Conservation District, from the Kapahulu groin to the Natatorium; east of it, the Waikīkī–Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area opens only in even-numbered years. Papio and ʻōʻio elsewhere along the shore, around the crowds.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Haleiwa Alii Beach Park28 mi · HawaiiBest tonight 12 am–2 amHydrologic Outlook
55Marginal
Waimea Bay Beach Park29 mi · HawaiiBest tonight 12 am–2 amHydrologic Outlook
55Marginal
Sunset Beach30 mi · HawaiiBest tonight 12 am–2 amHydrologic Outlook
55Marginal
Mokuleia Beach Park31 mi · HawaiiBest tomorrow 11 am–12 am
80Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Waikiki Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Waikiki Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Waikiki Beach?

Waikiki Beach is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Giant Trevally, Bonefish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Waikiki Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Waikiki Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Waikiki Beach have?

Waikiki Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Waikiki Beach?

state agency regulations apply at Waikiki Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Waikiki Beach tidal water?

Yes. Waikiki Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.