Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 11 - OCEAN RECREATION AND COASTAL AREAS
Part 3 - OCEAN WATERS, NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND BEACHES
Chapter 256 - OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT RULES AND AREAS
Subchapter 6 - SOUTH OAHU OCEAN RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREAS
Section 13-256-89 - Waialae-Kahala Restricted Areas

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 13-256-89

Current through April, 2025

(a) The Waialae-Kahala Swimming Area A.

(1) The Waialae-Kahala swimming area A means the area confined by the boundaries shown for said zone on Exhibit "II", dated August 19, 1988 located at the end of this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:

Beginning at the low water mark at the southern tip of the Waialae Nui Stream groin, then by azimuth measured clockwise from True South; 205 degrees for a distance of five hundred fifty feet to a point in the water; then in a straight line to the southern tip of the rocky peninsula; then along the low water mark in a westerly direction to the point of beginning.

(b) The Waialae-Kahala Swimming Area B.

(1) The Waialae-Kahala swimming area B means the area confined by the boundaries shown for said area on Exhibit "II", dated August 19, 1988 located at the end of this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:

Beginning at the low water mark at the southern tip of the rocky peninsula then by azimuth measured clockwise from True South; 340 degrees to the north tip of the islet; then along the low water mark on the eastern portion of the islet to the southeast tip; then in a straight line to the southern tip of the groin at the eastern boundary of the Kahala Hilton Hotel; then following the low water mark in a westerly direction to the point of beginning.

(2) Restrictions. The Waialae-Kahala swimming areas A and B are designated for swimming and bathing and the use of water sports equipment. No person shall operate or moor a vessel, except as provided for in subsection (d), or surfboard, or sailboard within this area.

(c) Waialae-Kahala Ingress-Egress Corridor.

(1) The Waialae-Kahala ingress-egress corridor means the area confined by the boundaries shown for said area on Exhibit "II", dated, August 19, 1988 located at the end of this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:

Beginning at a point on the low water mark of the shoreline which is adjacent to the east side of the groin at Waialae Beach Park; then by azimuth measured clockwise from True South, 006 degrees to the seaward end of the groin and the boat channel; then 253 degrees for a distance of one hundred forty feet along the boat channel; then 186 degrees to the low water mark of the shore; then along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(2) Restrictions. The Waialae-Kahala ingress-egress corridor is designated for use by windsurfing and manually propelled water sports equipment.

(d) Waialae-Kahala Beach Boat Channel.

(1) The Waialae-Kahala beach boat channel means the area confined by the boundaries shown on Exhibit "II", dated, August 19, 1988 located at the end of this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:

Beginning at a point on the low water mark at the southern tip of the Waialae Nui Stream groin, then by azimuth measured clockwise from True South, 205 degrees for a distance five hundred fifty feet, coincident with Swimming Area A boundary; then in a straight line to the low water mark at the south eastern tip of the rocky peninsula; then along the low water mark of the rocky peninsula and shoreline to a point one hundred twenty-five feet east of the rocky peninsula; then 343 degrees in a straight line to intersect Swimming Area B boundary; then along Swimming Area B boundary to the northern tip of the islet; then 160 degrees for a distance of four hundred twenty-five feet; then 025 degrees for a distance of four hundred seventy-five feet; then in a northwesterly direction to the point of beginning.

(2) Restrictions. The Waialae-Kahala beach boat channel is designated for use by commercial vessels, operating under contract with the Kahala Hilton Hotel and holding a valid commercial use permit from the department. The operation of any other vessel is prohibited within this area.

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