Oahu Climbing

Camping is not technically allowed at any of Oahu's crags and there are no campgrounds within walking distance to any of the crags, but there are several other options for camping elsewhere on the island. Below are two resources for finding camping on Oahu:

camping.honolulu.gov/campsi…

to-hawaii.com/oahu/camping/

Showers can be found for free at any public pool. Oahu has over 20 public pools located throughout the island, all of them have showers and all of them are free for use by the public. Also, most major, public beaches also have outdoor showers which are free for the public. A list of public pools can be found here:

honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpr/d…

Weather on Oahu tends to be very localized. It's not uncommon for Honolulu to receive rain while the rest of the island does not or vise versa. Accordingly, always check the weather radar before deciding it's too rainy to climb as the crag could be completely dry despite rain where you're staying. The radar will tell you if it's actually raining at the crag at the present time. The best way to check the radar and future forecasts is by using the links below:

Mokule'ia Wall: wunderground.com/weather/us…

Makapu'u Point: wunderground.com/weather/us…

If it is raining the crag will typically dry out quickly. After light or moderate rain, you can usually climb again after about three hours. After heavy rain over the course of multiple days, you should only have to wait one day in most cases. The rock dries quicker than the approach so if the ground on the approach is dry then so is the crag.

There is no shortage of options for food on Oahu. We offer many types of unique foods that cannot be easily found in the continental USA. A good option for a solid dinner after a day climbing can be found in Haleiwa which is located 10 miles directly east of the Mokule'ia Wall. If you're climbing at Waimea Bay or the Mokule'ia Wall, it's worth stopping by for some eats after a day of hard climbing. Local favorites include Spaghettini for great pizza on an open-air deck and Kua Aina Sandwich Shop for great burgers. If you want something a bit more unique or local, there are no shortage of other options.

There are absolutely no shortage of rest-day activities on Oahu.

Surfing: There are over 20 world-class spots to surf on Oahu if you want to learn. Waimea Bay is typically considered to offer some of the best surfing in the world, and winter swells can produce waves up to 25' tall. However, the best place to learn to surf is probably in Waikiki where the waves tend to be much smaller. There are a million companies out there that can teach you, just Google it. For those looking to snorkel, Hanauma Bay State Park, located on the southeast section of Oahu, offers great snorkeling. hanaumabaystatepark.com/

Diving: If you want to learn how to dive, Hawaii is a great place to learn. Search Groupon for PADI dive courses, and you should be able to find a place to certify you as a PADI open water diver for about $250. Likewise if you dont want to get certified, companies on Groupon still offer PADI's try SCUBA course for under $100. If you want to swim with sharks (in a shark cage or outside of one), you can do that too. Again, just search Groupon for deals.

Kayaking: Oahu also has fabulous open ocean kayaking opportunities. If you can obtain a katak either by renting one or borrowing one, many people kayak from Lanikai Beach to Moku Nui island. Moku Nui island is an unpopulated island located about 1.25 miles off the coast of Oahu on the southeast side of the island. You can also kayak to the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar, which is a unique mound found about a mile off shore in the middle of the ocean. The sandbar is high enough that you can stand on it and even bring out a BBQ grill and cook on the sandbar.

With any water activity, always ensure you're with a partner. People die on a regular basis from drowning on Oahu and even strong swimmers have drowned. The ocean is a serious environment to navigate in and it's power should not be underestimated.

Hiking: Oahu also has some of the best hiking in the world ranging in difficulty from basically walking on the sidewalk to highly-exposed 4th class ridge hikes. There are many websites that offer information about hiking on Oahu.

unrealhawaii.com/hikes/

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