Sharks Cove
best north shore snorkeling
My Freshman year Sharks Cove was my favorite beach on Oahu. It is like swimming inside Finding Nemo without Bruce and his friends ;). The cove is filled by the waves crashing over and into the giant 'pool' however over the last two years it has not been as full.
But don't let that stop you! Every time I come here I find a new fish. Last time my GoPro had died, but we saw three different schools of fishes it was incredible! You'll also see some very unique urchins and of course all kinds of vibrant fish. It is amazing every time.
If you know you have sensitive feet wear some water shoes becuase the low water does mean you will walk more and the coral is very sharp. You are supposed to avoid stepping on the coral so please try to stand on sand or float as much as possible.
It is a pretty large cove so I encourage you to explore all over. There are caves and deep areas as well as little side coves all over. Thats why it is one of the best spots on North Shore because there is so much to explore.
No matter if the sun is shining bright or if it is a cloudy day always make sure to wear your Sun Bum! Or which ever sunscreen you prefer, it is just important to wear some becuase the water will absorb more sunlight than land. Also please do not touch or feed the fish and remember you are a guest in there home.
I bring just about every one who visits me here becuase it is that amazing to me :) let me know how you like it!
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how to get here
Sharks Cove is located right next to Three Tables Beach on North Shore Oahu. You can park at the parking lot next to the beach, legal street parking, or at the Foodland across the street. You can place you items on the beach part and will walk across the rocks to access the cove.
warning
Always bring water and if you need shade get there early becuase there are limited shady areas. Bring goggles and water shoes and always pick up your trash. Do not feed, touch, or harm the fish and void stepping on coral. Please be careful not to cut your self on the coral.
Swimming with sea turtles (or honu here in Hawaii) is an experience unlike any other. To be just inches from such cool and calm creatures is something I hope everyone gets to experience while in Hawaii! The beaches listed below often have turtles there, but a sighting is no guarantee as these are wild animals with minds of there own :)