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UV index at Waikīkī Beach, Honolulu
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- Low 0 to 2
- Moderate 3 to 5
- High 6 to 7
- Very high 8 to 10
- Extreme 11+
Hour-by-hour numbers
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The next few days
Each day’s UV curve and peak, drawn on the same scale so you can compare. The forecast reaches roughly four days ahead.
What to do today
About Waikīkī Beach
Waikīkī sits on Honolulu’s south shore. Its connected beaches make it easy to combine a swim, a surf lesson and a walk without feeling as though you have planned a long day outdoors. The time in the sun still adds up.
What the forecast covers
The chart uses a point beside Waikīkī Beach. It is an area forecast, not a reading under your beach umbrella or beside a hotel. Buildings and palms change the shade from one spot to the next; use the forecast to plan the open parts of your day.
Planning beach time
Check the curve before booking time on the water or settling down on the sand. A lesson can run through the day’s UV peak even if it starts comfortably early. Plan a break under cover rather than relying on how warm your skin feels.
Along the shore
The tourism board describes Waikīkī as a series of beaches, including Fort DeRussy, Kūhiō and Queen’s Surf. If you walk between them, count the walk as part of your exposure. Keep a covering layer available for the time between swims and check local ocean conditions separately.
Sun protection tips for Waikīkī Beach
- Bring a covering shirt for the shore and breaks between water activities.
- Allow time to dry off and reapply sunscreen according to its label.
- Use the daily UV forecast and the local beach safety information together.
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Local information: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority beach information.
UV forecasts are model estimates for the area and can differ from what you experience on the ground. This is general information about sun safety and isn’t medical advice. Last updated October 14, 2026.