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Pounders
Beach
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Because of its
easy access and its great bodysurfing waves,
Pounders is a popular weekend beach. The
beach used to be called Pahumoa, after a
local fisherman who arranged the local
hukilau (the catching of fish in a net) and
made sure that the elderly living in the
area received a portion of the catch. The
name change occurred in the 1950s, when a
group of students at the Church College of
the Pacific (now Brigham Young
University-Hawaii) called the beach
"Pounders" after the crushing shore break
that provided brief but spectacular
bodysurfing rides; the nickname stuck.
Pounders is a wide beach, extending a
quarter-mile between two points. At the west
end of the beach, next to the old landing,
the waters usually are calm and safe for
swimming. However, at the opposite end, near
the limestone cliffs, there's a shore break
that can be dangerous for inexperienced
bodysurfers; there the bottom drops off
abruptly, causing strong rip currents. The
weekends and after-school hours are the
busiest time for this beach; weekday
mornings are the quietest. |
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
Yes |
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Snorkeling: |
No |
Picnic
Benches: |
Yes |
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Scuba
Diving: |
No |
Showers: |
No |
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Surfing: |
Yes |
BBQ
Pits: |
No |
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Windsurfing: |
No |
Water
Fountain: |
No |
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Kiteboarding: |
No |
Lifeguard: |
No |
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Bodyboarding: |
Yes |
Camping: |
No |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Pounders
is about 1 mile south of BYU-Hawaii and the
Polynesian Cultural Center on Kamehameha
Highway (83). There's a small parking lot
and a few palm trees, but not really any
major distinguishing landmarks. It's easy
to find, though, just keep your eyes open. |
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PLEASE NOTE |
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While
Hawaii's beaches can bring much enjoyment,
it is always a good practice to use common
sense while visiting them. Please be aware
of the wave & wind conditions before going
into the water. Mornings are usually best
for swimming, snorkeling or diving. Have
respect for the strength of the waves and be
aware that high surf can come up at any
time. NEVER turn your back to the ocean.
Be careful when exploring any rocky
shorelines. Waves can crash on the rocks and
knock you over easily, and the rocks may
also be sharp when walking on them.
When snorkeling or scuba diving, please have
respect for ocean life, and remember that
the coral reef is alive too. Avoid standing
on or touching if at all possible. |
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