Oahu Ancorage

[medicrene]

Hello,

Is anyone aware of a good anchorage between Haleiwa, Oahu and Kaneohe Bay, Oahu?

Rene

[HappyMdRSailor]

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[SkiprJohn]

Aloha Rene,

There are other Oahu sailors who may know of one but I really don't.

My last residence on Oahu was in Hauula about mid-way between Kaneohe and Haleiwa. I would drive to and from work at Pearl Harbor one way or the other and made the trip for 3 and a half years. In all the time I'd done this and overlooked the ocean I didn't once see an anchored sailing vessel. So I have to say I don't know of any safe anchorages there. Kahana Bay possibly in summer.

Whatever you do to explore the windward side of Oahu the only time is during the summer months when the surf isn't rolling in.

Good luck in your quest and I'd certainly like to know if you do find an anchorage threre.

kindest regards,

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Aloha Rene,

There are other Oahu sailors who may know of one but I really don't.

My last residence on Oahu was in Hauula about mid-way between Kaneohe and Haleiwa. I would drive to and from work at Pearl Harbor one way or the other and made the trip for 3 and a half years. In all the time I'd done this and overlooked the ocean I didn't once see an anchored sailing vessel. So I have to say I don't know of any safe anchorages there. Kahana Bay possibly in summer.

Whatever you do to explore the windward side of Oahu the only time is during the summer months when the surf isn't rolling in.

Good luck in your quest and I'd certainly like to know if you do find an anchorage threre.

kindest regards,

Well... at least you got a non-answer answer!

We still like him... smart as a (crippled) whip in most things!

(I think that reads... success in repetitive failure in many areas like the rest of us, and that's the reason we know so much)

[Gudgeon]

Yep no good anchorages on that side. Kahana bay is very shallow very few power boats use it.

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

Well... at least you got a non-answer answer!

We still like him... smart as a (crippled) whip in most things!

(I think that reads... success in repetitive failure in many areas like the rest of us, and that's the reason we know so much)

You have to give me credit for having an intelligent and thoughtful way of saying "I don't know," right?

40 foot surf arriving there tomorrow.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

You have to give me credit for having an intelligent and thoughtful way of saying "I don't know," right?

40 foot surf arriving there tomorrow.

Eloquent it was.... Either that or sounding a bit like a politician !!!

To be fair... You actually DID answer the question though...

40 foot you say???? Sounds like tough holding conditions...How much scope do I need for a 40' swell?

I think we need to start an anchor thread...

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

Eloquent it was.... Either that or sounding a bit like a politician !!!

To be fair... You actually DID answer the question though...

40 foot you say???? Sounds like tough holding conditions...How much scope do I need for a 40' swell?

I think we need to start an anchor thread...

42 is the answer

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

42 is the answer

Ahhhh....

I shoulda known!

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by HappyMdRSailor

Ahhhh....

I shoulda known!

Yes and make it fathoms.

Really, I've seen the weather report for today and tomorrow where a good storm north and west of us is supposed to bring 40 foot waves to the windward part of Oahu. The big wave surfers are gathered but there probably won't be competition because of the wave and wind combination.

Windward side anchorages suffer during this time of the year because of the weather patterns. This year has brought more big waves than usual.

[SkiprJohn]

Are you still with us Rene? When I used to sail the islands I would stay leeward in winter and venture windward only in the summer months. You probably know all this already but just in case. The windward coast of Kauai was my favorite but only in the summer. Hanalei definitely is closed out this time of the year but it really is a beauty of a destination.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Yes and make it fathoms.

Really, I've seen the weather report for today and tomorrow where a good storm north and west of us is supposed to bring 40 foot waves to the windward part of Oahu. The big wave surfers are gathered but there probably won't be competition because of the wave and wind combination.

Windward side anchorages suffer during this time of the year because of the weather patterns. This year has brought more big waves than usual.

42 fathoms of scope then...

Grew up in So Cal... Surfed as a teen... followed the scene/tourneys/mags for quite a few years... NO WAY could you get me in anything over 10-15'

Those guys are gods....

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Are you still with us Rene? When I used to sail the islands I would stay leeward in winter and venture windward only in the summer months. You probably know all this already but just in case. The windward coast of Kauai was my favorite but only in the summer. Hanalei definitely is closed out this time of the year but it really is a beauty of a destination.

Fond memories of Hanalei....

[northoceanbeach]

I surf the north shore. Wish I was there right now. Still not going back until I am good enough to sail myself back.

You can anchor in waimea bay. That's not far from haleiwa but I don't need to repeat the summer thing.

[SkiprJohn]

Originally Posted by northoceanbeach

I surf the north shore. Wish I was there right now. Still not going back until I am good enough to sail myself back.

You can anchor in waimea bay. That's not far from haleiwa but I don't need to repeat the summer thing.

I've talked with friends who have anchored in Waimea Bay in the summer. They enjoyed it but always had someone aboard and were very weather wise.

[Hud3]

Summer versus winter on the North Shore.

Waimea Bay in the summer:


Waimea Bay in the winter:


As John says, there are no all-season safe anchorages between Haleiwa and Kaneohe Bay. My wife and I were picnicking on the beach at Kanaha Bay a few days ago, and watched a couple of dinghy-sized boats picking their way amongst the shoals. Nice little bay but shallow.

There were 40-50 foot swells on the North Shore last week. We tried to drive up there to see it, but the road on the windward side was jammed packed with cars doing 5-10 mph, so I turned around and drove back. The beaches up there were closed due to the terrible wind/wave conditions.