This beach is noted for its swimming and surfing.
Swimming is the best in the small protected bay area on the South side of the beach.
Surfers frequent this beach as it has some of the best waves in Oahu as it is on a very shallow reef. Baywatch Hawaii, a popular television show, does filming on the North Shore often using this beach and the Haleiwa Surf Center as its principal site. The deeper waters around the breakwater often have very strong rip tides. Waves during the winter months may reach heights of up to twenty-five feet plus. Obey all postings and warnings.