Hawaii Live Webcams
30 live cameras from all four main Hawaiian islands — Waikiki's famous shore in 4K, Banzai Pipeline barrel waves, Maui's resort coast, Kauaʻi's north shore, and the Big Island's volcanic summits.
All times shown in HST (Hawaii Standard Time = UTC-10 · No daylight saving time)
Oʻahu (4 cams)
Waikiki Beach in 4K, Lewers Street in the heart of Waikiki, and Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore — the world's most famous big-wave surf break, running October through March.
Maui (4 cams)
Wailea's resort coast on the sunny south side, Kaʻanapali Beach on the west, Haleakalā's 10,023-foot crater rim, and the Maui Channel where humpback whales breach December through April.
Kauaʻi (3 cams)
The Garden Isle — Poipu Beach on the south shore and Hanalei Bay on the legendary north shore, backed by the fluted green cliffs of the Nā Pali Coast.
Big Island (19 cams)
The youngest and largest Hawaiian island — more of the state's land area than all other islands combined. Includes live satellite views of the Pacific and summit cams above the clouds at Mauna Loa Observatory.
For Kīlauea volcano cams and Mauna Loa lava monitoring → see the Kīlauea Live page →
Watch the sunrise from Haleakalā
Premium gives you 48-hour DVR rewind — catch the moment Pipeline barrels or the sunrise from above the clouds on Haleakalā, even if you missed it live.
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Hawaii Webcam Guide
Waikiki Beach — Oahu
The most-watched beach cam in Hawaii — a reef-protected stretch of Pacific shore backed by Diamond Head crater. Waikiki faces south, which means it gets south swells in summer (May–September) from storms near New Zealand, and the wave faces are generally gentle (2–4 feet). The water is 76–80°F year-round. Best time to watch: Sunrise (6–7am HST) for the least crowded views and most dramatic light on Diamond Head.
Banzai Pipeline — North Shore, Oahu
Pipeline is the world's most famous and most dangerous surf break — a thick, round barrel wave that breaks over a shallow reef in just a few feet of water. The North Shore "season" runs October through March, when north swells generated by storms in the Aleutians and North Pacific reach Oahu. The Eddie (Aikau big wave contest) at nearby Waimea Bay runs whenever swells exceed 20 feet — a holding period that some years passes with no event at all. Best time to watch: November–February for big swells; mornings for glassy conditions before trade-wind chop.
Haleakalā — Maui
Haleakalā ("House of the Sun") is a shield volcano rising to 10,023 feet — the summit crater is above the cloud layer on most days, looking out over a moonscape of cinder cones and the Pacific below. The crater cam shows conditions above the cloud inversion layer that covers most of Maui below 6,000 feet. Sunrise from the summit is one of Maui's most sought-after experiences; a timed-entry permit is now required (book well in advance through recreation.gov).
Humpback Whales — Maui Channel
The shallow, warm waters between Maui, Lanai, and Molokai form the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary — the primary winter breeding and calving ground for North Pacific humpback whales. An estimated 10,000+ humpbacks migrate from Alaska to Hawaii each winter. The whale cam shows the Ma'alaea area and Maui Channel. Peak: December–April, with the heaviest concentration in January–March. Breaches and tail slaps are visible on calm days.
Hanalei Bay — Kauaʻi North Shore
Hanalei Bay is Kauaʻi's most iconic beach — a wide crescent of golden sand backed by the fluted green ridges of the Nā Pali Coast. The bay is well-protected in summer and has playful beach break; in winter it gets large north swells that can make it dangerous for swimming but spectacular to watch. Hanalei was used as a filming location for The Descendants, South Pacific (1958), and several other films. The famous one-lane bridge across the Hanalei River limits traffic and keeps the north shore quieter than Kauaʻi's south.
Seasonal Hawaii — What to Watch When
| Season | Oahu | Maui | Big Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Mar | Pipeline season, big swells | Humpback whales in channel | Kilauea active (year-round) |
| Apr–Jun | Flat, calm, summer transition | Haleakalā wildflowers | Best Mauna Kea stargazing |
| Jul–Sep | South swells, Waikiki surf | Wailea flat calm, snorkeling | Hurricane watch season |
| Oct | Pipeline starts | North swells begin | Lava activity peaks (varies) |
FAQ
What time is it in Hawaii right now?
Hawaii never observes daylight saving time. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is UTC-10 year-round. When most of the US is on EDT (UTC-4), Hawaii is 6 hours behind the East Coast. When the mainland switches to EST (UTC-5), Hawaii is 5 hours behind. A quick rule: Hawaii time is always 2–3 hours behind Los Angeles.
Can I see lava on the Hawaii cams?
Yes — when Kīlauea is actively erupting (which it has been frequently since 2021), the USGS summit cam and several HVO cameras show lava in the caldera. See the Kīlauea Live page for all 20+ active lava monitoring cameras.
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