Cliff Diving & Jumping in Hawaii
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Hawaii is a cliff jumping mecca, and unlike the mainland the water is warm year-round. Oahu has the most: Waimea Bay's famous jump rock on the North Shore, Spitting Cave and China Walls in Portlock, Laie Point and the Mokulua islands on the windward side, Maunawili and Kapena waterfalls inland, and Halona Cove near the blowhole. On Maui, Black Rock (Puʻu Kekaʻa) at Kaʻanapali and Waiʻanapanapa's black-sand cove are classics; the Big Island's Ka Lae (South Point) is a 40-foot leap off the southernmost point in the US; and Kauai has Shipwreck Beach's Makawehi Point (Kipu Falls is now closed after deaths). The catch is the ocean itself — shorebreak, surge, and currents are the real hazard, so read the water and follow locals.
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Haiku1 spot
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Honolulu7 spots
Kailua2 spots
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Cliff jumping in Hawaii — FAQ
What are the best cliff jumping spots in Hawaii?
On Oahu: Waimea Bay, Spitting Cave, China Walls, Laie Point, and the Mokulua islands. On Maui: Black Rock (Kaʻanapali) and Waiʻanapanapa. Big Island: Ka Lae / South Point. Kauai: Makawehi Point at Shipwreck Beach.
Is cliff jumping safe in Hawaii?
The jumps themselves are often modest, but the ocean is the danger — shorebreak, surge against the rocks, and currents have killed jumpers. Only jump in calm conditions, never alone, and watch how locals time the sets. Several spots (like Kipu Falls) have been closed after fatalities.
Where is the best cliff jumping on Oahu?
Waimea Bay's jump rock is the most iconic. Spitting Cave (Portlock) and China Walls are popular ocean-ledge jumps, Laie Point is a classic ~40-footer, and the Mokulua islands off Lanikai are a paddle-out favorite.