It is known for its excellent bodyboarding and bodysurfing opportunities due to its peaky shore break and consistent barrels.
[2] The water is especially dangerous during high surf, when powerful waves break over shallow sand and slabs of underwater lava rock.
The beach park is located between Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to the west and Makapuʻu Point to the east along Kalanianaʻole Highway.
According to the legendary waterman, Mike Stewart, Sandy Beach is the birthplace of progressive bodyboarding.
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