Outdoors NearbyPu‘uka‘ōkū Falls
Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls is a waterfall in Hawaii, about 7 miles from Waialua. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Waialua, Hawaii Directions |
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| More | Wikipedia |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
Best time to visit: Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls
Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls is about 66 miles east of Honolulu, HI, measured in a straight line.
Plan the trip a day or two after steady rain for the most water. Near Waialua the most rainy days fall in January, March and December (about 5 per month). June is the driest month with about 1 rainy day, so smaller falls can thin out then.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79 °F | 64 °F | 5 |
| Feb | 79 °F | 65 °F | 5 |
| Mar | 79 °F | 66 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 81 °F | 67 °F | 3 |
| May | 83 °F | 69 °F | 2 |
| Jun | 85 °F | 72 °F | 1 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 73 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 87 °F | 73 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 87 °F | 73 °F | 2 |
| Oct | 86 °F | 71 °F | 3 |
| Nov | 83 °F | 70 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 80 °F | 67 °F | 5 |
For the trail to the falls
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More waterfalls nearby
- Wailele Falls near Waialua · 1 mi Directions
- ‘Olo‘upena Falls near Waialua · 1 mi Directions
- Hāloku Falls near Waialua · 1 mi Directions
- Kahiwa Falls near Waialua · 3 mi Directions
- Pāpalaua Falls near Waialua · 3 mi Directions
- Hina Falls near Waialua · 5 mi Directions
- Mo‘oloa Falls near Waialua · 5 mi Directions
- Haha Falls near Waialua · 5 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls located?
In Hawaii, about 7 miles from Waialua, at 21.1606, -156.8516. Directions lead to the waterfall itself, so check whether a trail starts near Waialua.
When is the best time to see Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls?
Plan the trip a day or two after steady rain for the most water. Near Waialua the most rainy days fall in January, March and December (about 5 per month). June is the driest month with about 1 rainy day, so smaller falls can thin out then.
How far is Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls from Honolulu, HI?
Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls is about 66 miles east of Honolulu, HI, measured in a straight line.
What other waterfalls are near Pu‘uka‘ōkū Falls?
Wailele Falls (1 mi), ‘Olo‘upena Falls (1 mi), Hāloku Falls (1 mi) and Kahiwa Falls (3 mi).