Surfrider Foundation - Oʻahu Chapter

Surfrider Foundation - Oʻahu Chapter linktr.ee/surfrideroahu

🌊 Fighting for clean water & healthy beaches
🏄🏾‍♀️ Powered by volunteers
🌎 Ocean lovers

Currently, 7 out of 14 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for Enterococcus, a f***l indicator bacteria. Ex...
06/16/2026

Currently, 7 out of 14 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for Enterococcus, a f***l indicator bacteria.

Extremely high bacteria counts at:
South Oʻahu - Kuliʻouʻou Stream
South Oʻahu - Wailupe Beach Park

*Please note that the results on the map from the North Shore are from two weeks ago.

As always, ocean users are advised to avoid ocean water that is brown and sites that fail to meet health standards.

The Blue Water Task force is looking for volunteers, especially if you can help transport samples from the North Shore! We test Oʻahu beaches every other Sunday, but your commitment would be based on your availability - once a month, once every two months. Email Arleen at [email protected] if interested. It’s rewarding to know we are helping to keep beachgoers healthy!

Stay informed. Stay safe. And always remember to rinse!

We are looking forward to our June workday on Sunday, June 21st. Come spend the morning helping us mālama our garden, an...
06/09/2026

We are looking forward to our June workday on Sunday, June 21st. Come spend the morning helping us mālama our garden, and then join us for a no-host pau hana at Moku Kitchen, one of our Ocean Friendly Restaurant partners!

Learn more and register now on our Events page! 🌱

High Bacteria found on North, East, and South O'ahu!!Currently, 10 out of 19 sites fail to meet recreational health stan...
06/02/2026

High Bacteria found on North, East, and South O'ahu!!

Currently, 10 out of 19 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for enterococcus, a f***l indicator bacteria.

*Please note that some select samples were taken on May 17th, 2026

🛑 Extremely high bacteria counts at:
South O'ahu - Kuli'ou'ou Stream

As always, ocean users are advised to avoid ocean water that is brown and sites that fail to meet health standards.

The Blue Water Task force is looking for volunteers interested in helping with some simple wet lab work! We test O'ahu beaches every other Sunday, but your commitment would be based on your availability, once a month, once every two months.

Call Arleen at (808) 352-1616 if interested. It's rewarding to know we are helping to keep beachgoers healthy!

Always remember to rinse🚿

Hawaiʻi is often viewed as paradise, with pristine aquamarine waters and world-famous beaches, but our water quality mon...
05/22/2026

Hawaiʻi is often viewed as paradise, with pristine aquamarine waters and world-famous beaches, but our water quality monitoring tells a different story.

Surfrider Hawaiʻi’s 2025 Hawaiʻi Water Quality Report documents chronic bacteria pollution concerns across the islands, especially near freshwater outlets and areas with high concentrations of cesspools.

24 out of 90 sampling sites across Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Maui exceeded recreational health standards for f***l indicator bacteria in more than 50% of samples taken in 2025.

These slides highlight four Hawaiʻi beach bacteria hot spots identified through our Blue Water Task Force monitoring program.

The report explores:
• Data summaries for Kauaʻi, Maui, and Oʻahu
• Key findings and bacteria hot spots
• Efforts to address cesspool pollution and strengthen wastewater pollution permits
• How to protect your health at the beach
• Nature-based solutions for clean water

Join Surfrider in our efforts to advocate for clean water and healthy beaches, because no one should have to worry about getting sick at the beach.

🔗Read the full report at the link in bio.

🌊 MAHALO NUI LOA! 🌊 We are sooo thankful after Sunday’s Ocean Friendly Garden Workday - a massive thank you to every sin...
05/21/2026

🌊 MAHALO NUI LOA! 🌊 We are sooo thankful after Sunday’s Ocean Friendly Garden Workday - a massive thank you to every single volunteer who dedicated their time, energy, and good vibes to malama our space.

A special shoutout to our incredible partners at Hawai’i Green Growth () for showing up big and working alongside us to make a lasting impact! 🙌💚

Here is a look at what these amazing volunteers accomplished:
🧹 Cleared & Cleaned: The gathering area and storm drains are completely free of debris, helping protect our ocean from runoff.
🛠️ Rebuilt: Our community sink got a much-needed overhaul and is looking better than ever.
🌸 Prepped: The container area is officially ready for our upcoming Plumeria Exchange!
✨ Beautified: The entire space got some serious TLC and is looking absolutely beautiful.

Our Ocean Friendly Garden thrives because of collective community power, and Sunday was a perfect example of what we can achieve together.

📸 Missed the workday or want to share your photos? Tag us in your stories or drop your favorite moments in the comments below!

High Bacteria found on East and South O'ahu !!Currently, 10 out of 15 sites fail to meet recreational health standards f...
05/19/2026

High Bacteria found on East and South O'ahu !!

Currently, 10 out of 15 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for enterococcus, a f***l indicator bacteria.

🛑 Extremely high bacteria counts at:
East O'ahu - Kahalu'u Beach, South Kane'ohe Bay, Waimanalo Stream

As always, ocean users are advised to avoid ocean water that is brown and sites that fail to meet health standards.

The Blue Water Task force is looking for volunteers interested in helping with some simple wet lab work! We test O'ahu beaches every other Sunday, but your commitment would be based on your availability, once a month, once every two months.

Call Arleen at (808) 352-1616 if interested. It's rewarding to know we are helping to keep beachgoers healthy!

Always remember to rinse🚿

⚠️High Bacteria found on East O'ahu!Currently, 9 out of 20 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for enteroco...
05/05/2026

⚠️High Bacteria found on East O'ahu!

Currently, 9 out of 20 sites fail to meet recreational health standards for enterococcus, a f***l indicator bacteria.

As always, ocean users are advised to avoid ocean water that is brown and sites that fail to meet health standards.

The Blue Water Task force is looking for volunteers interested in helping with some simple wet lab work! We test O'ahu beaches every other Sunday, but your commitment would be based on your availability, once a month, once every two months.

Call Arleen at (808) 352-1616 if interested. It's rewarding to know we are helping to keep beachgoers healthy!

Always remember to rinse🚿

Do you love plumerias and have access to cuttings? Then come to the Plumeria Exchange on Saturday, May 23 from 9-11 AM a...
05/04/2026

Do you love plumerias and have access to cuttings? Then come to the Plumeria Exchange on Saturday, May 23 from 9-11 AM at our Ocean Friendly Garden in Kaka’ako! In addition to the exchange, we will be offering garden tours and plumeria workshops!

Registration is required - learn more at tinyurl.com/PlumeriaXchange2026 and register on our Events page! 💐

Our monthly OFG workday in April made a huge impact on the garden, and we are looking forward to our May workday on Sund...
04/29/2026

Our monthly OFG workday in April made a huge impact on the garden, and we are looking forward to our May workday on Sunday, May 17th! In addition to the usual weeding and trimming, we will be hauling green waste debris into a dumpster. Come help mālama ʻāina while supporting our mission to keep coastal waters free of pollution!

Learn more and register now on our Events page! 🌱

For our OFG Banana Patch Removal Workdays on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 10th, we are seeking adult volunteers to 1)...
04/29/2026

For our OFG Banana Patch Removal Workdays on Sunday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 10th, we are seeking adult volunteers to 1) haul debris and 2) use saws/machetes to remove/thin banana patches! One banana patch in the garden is damaging the water system and needs removal, while another patch needs thinning. We will provide all gloves and tools. Take home any banana keiki! 🍌

Learn more and register now on our Events page!

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