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Water Safety Hawaii Providing water safety education and survival-based swim lessons to “Keep Hawai’i Keiki Water Safe!”

08/30/2026

Aloha everyone! 🌺 A lady named Ivanka reached out to me about a lost GoPro — looking to help a girl out and spread the word, because that’s how we do it here in Hawaiʻi!

She lost her GoPro (with a mouth mount attached) while surfing Waikīkī Beach yesterday around 5:30 PM and she has a general idea of where it went down. She’s willing to pay if some finds it— it’s got photos and videos on the SD card that mean a lot to her. We all know that often times the memories are more valuable than the GoPro.

If you do underwater searches or know someone who does, reach out to her directly on IG: .baskova

Mahalo for your kokua! 🤙🏽

08/29/2026

⚠️ Seawall inlets/outlets can be extremely hazardous. ⚠️

In Waikīkī, there are several openings along the seawalls where water moves in and out. This one, connected to Walls, is a known high risk zone. ‼️

Waves and higher tides can push water over and around the seawall, and all that water has to go somewhere. As it funnels back out through the opening, it can create a strong current that pulls you away from shore and through the gap.
Add in the deeper drop-off on the other side, waves, and the constant push and pull of water, and getting back through can be extremely difficult — even for a strong swimmer.

Think of it like swimming on a treadmill: you’re swimming hard, but you’re not getting anywhere.

⚠️ Recognizing seawall openings as a hazard and keeping your distance, especially during higher tides, larger swells, or a combination of both is so important.

And please keep keiki well away from these openings. 🙏🏽👦🏻👧🏽 Their smaller bodies can be moved by the current much more quickly, putting them in a dangerous situation before anyone realizes what’s happening.

These areas can be hot spots for rescues, so a BIG mahalo to Honolulu Ocean Safety for watching over our community and visitors every day — especially in areas like this. 💛❤️🤙🏽

For more water safety awareness and education, follow Water Safety Hawaii.

And to our local community: please continue to tag us and share ocean hazards you see. The more we recognize and understand these hazards, the better we can protect ourselves, our keiki, and each other.
Together, we build a water safer community. 🌊🩵

😔 Repost from Hawaii News Now posted on Aug 27th, 2026:HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 62-year-old man was pronounced dead ...
08/29/2026

😔 Repost from Hawaii News Now posted on Aug 27th, 2026:

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 62-year-old man was pronounced dead after he was pulled from the water off Koʻolina Wednesday.

According to the Honolulu Police Department, the man was snorkeling when he became unresponsive at around 1:20 p.m.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Department said at around 1:30 p.m., it responded to a report of CPR being performed on an unresponsive man aboard a commercial boat tour offshore of Kahe Point Beach Park.

HOSD said the boat made its way to Koʻolina Harbor, and lifeguards boarded with emergency medical equipment. The boat crew continued CPR, and lifeguards assisted with resuscitation efforts and conducted an automated external defibrillator (AED) analysis.

Ocean Safety said the boat continued to Koʻolina Harbor, where Honolulu fire and Emergency Medical Services were on standby. Care was then transferred to EMS.

HPD said the man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police do not suspect foul play.

08/29/2026

This is Waikīkī, specifically the Kapahulu Groin or also referred to as The Walls Pools. These are two low, seawalls parallel to the shoreline that block waves, creating the two calm, shallow saltwater swimming pools located at Kūhiō Beach. 🏝️🌊☀️

We do see this as one of the safer areas in Waikīkī, especially for less experienced swimmers or families with young keiki. But safer doesn’t mean hazard free!

As we know, ALL Beaches have potential dangers and hazards. What dangers can you spot here? 🤔

Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽

08/27/2026

SHARKBANZ and how they work! 🌊🦈

For more info or to purchase checkout Sharkbanz or visit www.sharkbanz.com.

08/27/2026

SHARKBANZ— ok, I’m kind of a big fan. 🙌🏽🌊🦈

With shark sightings and incidents on the rise especially here in Hawaiʻi, this is one more tool in the water safety toolbox.

How it works:

1️⃣ Creates an effective deterrent field
2️⃣ Disrupts a shark’s sensitive electroreceptors
3️⃣ Proven technology to help repel sharks

My son and I both wear these as an extra layer of protection when we surf — especially at spots or conditions that feel are a little “sharkier” than usual. 😳

Just an added layer of protect for those who are interested.

For more info check out both Sharkbanz and www.sharkbanz.com

Repost KHON2 News:HONOLULU (KHON2) — A confirmed shark sighting has closed the focus on Hawaii safety at Ala Moana Beach...
08/27/2026

Repost KHON2 News:

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A confirmed shark sighting has closed the focus on Hawaii safety at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Honolulu Ocean Safety issued a warning at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, after one aggressive 10-foot tiger shark was seen between the concessions and tennis courts.

Ocean Safety said that warning signs have been posted at the beach and that anyone who sees or encounters a shark needs to notify Ocean Safety personnel or call 911 immediately.

08/26/2026

It doesn’t matter if you’re 6 months or 40+ years old— the survival float works the same way: rest, float and breathe. 💦

If you ever get in a emergency situation in the water — tired, injured, swept out by a rip current or just can’t get back to shore right away — this buys you the time you need. ⏰

It’s simple. It’s teachable. It could be the difference between panic, drowning and survival. Every one should know how to float and how to get to a float. As keiki get older threading water should also be introduced, reinforced and strengthened. The stronger you are in all aquatic environments the safer you are! 🙌🏽

Let me know in the comments below: What survival skills do you have to keep you safe in the water?👇🏽

08/25/2026

No one wants to hear that their keiki is at high risk for drowning. But awareness and education are where we start to put an end to childhood drowning, especially here in Hawai’i. 🩵

In Hawaiʻi, drowning is the leading cause of death for ages 1-15 years old. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face a higher drowning risk than any other ethnicity. They make up 27% of Hawaiʻi’s population, but an alarming 36% of drowning deaths here. 😔

This is why we need more support and local resources for our keiki and ohana. Every share, repost or story adds to a safer community in and around the water.

Help us spread the word. Please repost, share or add this to your story to support Water Safety Hawaiʻi’s mission to “Keep Hawaiʻi Keiki Water Safe!” 🙏🏽🩵🙏🏽🩵

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