How far offshore are the Mokes?

The islands can easily be reached by renting a kayak on nearby Kailua Beach and paddling about one mile (1.6 km) offshore (which takes about 45 min. to 2 hours depending on the experience of the kayaker and the ocean conditions).

How long does it take to kayak to the Mokes?

The best viewpoint of the Mokes is from the Lanikai Pillbox Hike. The drive to reach Lanikai takes about 35 minutes and then you will need to kayak out to the Mokes taking 45 minutes.

Can Mokes swim?

Most homeowners don’t believe that moles can swim – but they can! While moles prefer to stay underground and dry, all moles can swim if the need arises.

Do you need a permit to land on the Mokes?

In order to visit the Mokes or Popoia Island you must have a permit. The permit costs $3 per person and allows you to land your kayak on the island.

Can you snorkel at the Mokes?

You also have the opportunity to hike and snorkel at the Mokes – entry is from the beach, but the water is quite deep.

Can you paddleboard to the Mokes?

The Mokulua Islands are considered protected bird sanctuaries, Mokulua Islets Seabird Sanctuary. The island landing permit allows paddlers to visit Moku Nui (the north island) and walk on the shore. The smaller island, Moku Iki, is off-limits for people to visit.

What does Moke mean in Hawaiian?

Moke (slang) Moke is a term used by residents of the Hawaiian Islands to describe segments of the local Polynesian population. In practice, the word “moke” is similar to “redneck”, as it is only used to describe a certain personality type, instead of an entire ethnic group.

Is it safe to swim in Lanikai Beach?

Lanikai Beach Out in the water, there’s an offshore reef that prevents strong currents from invading the water, keeping the ocean near the shoreline calm and relatively safe.

How far are the Mokes from Lanikai?

about 0.75 miles
Nā Mokulua, or just Mokulua (meaning, in Hawaiian, “the two islands”) are two islets off the windward coast of Oahu in the Hawaiian Islands. The islets are often photographed, and are located about 0.75 miles off Kaʻōhao (Lanikai), a neighborhood of Kailua, Hawai’i.

Which island in Hawaii has the most shark attacks?

So as it stands, there have been 6-7 deadly shark attacks in Hawaii since 2004, with Maui being the deadliest island in Hawaii for shark attacks. Scientists say it’s not a coincidence that Maui sees more shark attacks.