North Shore Newsroom

Plan Ahead When Traveling to Waimea Bay This Summer

As of April 11th, 2026 Kamehameha Hwy at Waimea Bay will remain single lane for the next 3-4 months (750 foot section of the roadway). Traffic in both directions will be maintained by alternating vehicles (contraflow) with flaggers. PLAN AHEAD, ARRIVE EARLY, CARPOOL if possible.

As a reminder: Check-in and race day registration: 7:00am to 8:30am. Race starts: 9:00am.

Common carpool meetup locations: Central Honolulu/Waikiki: Ala Moana Beach Park. Pearl City/Aiea: Keonohi District Park. Kailua: Kailua District Park. West/Central Oahu: Mililani District Park.

Typical travel time from Waikiki is ~50-60 minutes. Plan an additional 10-25 minutes for the single lane traffic plus an additional 15 minutes to park and get to the beach.

UHA Joins the North Shore Swim Series Ohana

We are pleased to announce University Health Alliance (UHA) as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 North Shore Swim Series. Their commitment to community health, wellness, and active lifestyles makes them a perfect partner as we bring another exciting season of open water swimming to the North Shore.

Upcoming Swim Clinics Announced

We will be holding two swim clinics leading up to the kick-off of the 2026 North Shore Swim Series. The first will be held on Saturday, May 30th and the second will take place on Sunday, June 7th. Both clinics will be at Ala Moana Beach Park (behind lifeguard tower 1E) from 10:00am to 10:30am. Whether you’re new to the series or simply looking for a refresher, the clinics offer a great way to acclimate yourself to the courses, race rules, and what to expect on race day. Hope to see you there!