1. Be very respectful to the locals, if any problems walk away & dial 911. Not to scare you 90% of the people out there are very friendly to tourists. They are country people. If the surf isany higher than 2-3 feet ask the lifeguard before going into the water. A couple of people die every year. Currents are tricky. Have fun. There is a golf course & hotel up in the valley. Don't leave any valubles in your car or trunk! Surf gets big in the winter. Good fun if you know what you're doing.
2. don't j-walk you will get a sticker saying I love your smile then an expensive ticket
3. Here's some Makaha surf fotos I took. Tides and wave can be tricky in that area. Lots of homeless people beach camping on that side of the island so watch your valuables

   http://sparks-mexico.com/hawaii/makaha-b…

4. great question, there are dozens of things you need to know to stay safe near the ocean.

   here's one: don't step on those tiny little blueish bubble like things along the shoreline. they are 1-2 inches long and they kinda melt when once on the beach. they are washed up Portuguese man-o-war jellyfish. very unusual looking, and the tendency is to pick one up to examine. don't.

5. Born & raised in Hawaii (Oahu & Maui)
6. do not leave anything in the trunk of your car!
7. Be careful if you are caucasion. The locals out there are very territorial!!
8. The Location:

   Located on Oahu's West (Waianae) Coast near world famous Makaha Surfing Beach. Fronting coral reefs and tide pools and near a sandy cove where the green sea turtles come to shore and bask in the sand.

   Things to See & Do Nearby:
   Enjoy the West Side's white sand snorkeling and surfing beaches.
   Hike Mt. Kaala, Oahu's highest peak (4,025 feet)
   Visit an ancient Hawaiian temple (heiau) in Makaha Valley.
   Go deep sea fishing, whale watching, scuba diving from Waianae Harbor or Ko Olina Marina.
   Play golf at Ko Olina or Makaha Valley Resorts.
   Swim or kayak near the dolphins

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