Departures · Kailua Beach Park (beach launch)
LIVE CLOCKDock wisdom
Morning is the best window — trade winds pick up by noon, creating chop that makes the Mokulua crossing wetter.
The Mokulua Islands are a seabird sanctuary: you can land on Moku Nui but not Moku Iki. Respect the ropes.
Book kite and windsurf lessons 48 hours ahead; the certified instructors fill up fast on weekends.
Sea turtles (honu) rest on the reef near Flat Island — look but don't touch; it's a federal offense.
fair winds
Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.