WAI KAI OVERVIEW
Wai Kai is an active year-round paradise where residents and visitors connect to the water, land and Hawaiian culture by experiencing first-of-its-kind attractions, events and the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
The LineUp at Wai Kai is an exciting social and recreational hub featuring the Wai Kai Wave, Hawaii's first stationary deep-water, big-turn surf wave powered by citywave® The wave overlooks our paddling hub at the 52-acre Wai Kai Lagoon which offers a variety of water-based activities. All this plus dining and entertainment at The LookOut bar and restaurant, Foam Coffee & Bar, and shopping at Sessions Lifestyle & Apparel.
The Wai Kai venue is located in West Oahu at Ewa Beach, about 18 miles from Honolulu. Come and discover unique, interactive and engaging experiences with nearby historic and scenic trails, signature dining, events, music and festivals.
Surf History
Although Hawaii is commonly known as the birthplace of surfing ocean waves, there were actually six traditional surfing sports performed by Native Hawaiians going back to antiquity, one of which is river surfing. It was Hawaiians who first elevated surfing on stationary river waves to the level of a national sporting practice.
Learn more about the history of river surfing and of Wai Kai's cultural connections.
The LineUp Launch
The LineUp Launch is where you go to launch your day. Check-in for your surf or paddle, get your RFID wristband, rent lockers - and more!
There are two Launch locations: one on the main level inside Sessions and another on the lagoon boardwalk level just inside the entrance to the Nalo Kai Club Lounge.
Contact Us & Find Us
The LineUp at Wai Kai
91-1621 Keoneula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706-6250
(808) 515-SURF (7873)
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