Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest

The Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest is a premier nine-day ocean sports and cultural festival held August 14 - 24, 2026 in Waikīkī, activating iconic beachfront locations including Kūhiō Beach, Queen’s Surf, and Fort DeRussy. Celebrating the life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the festival welcomes thousands of athletes and spectators from Hawaiʻi and around the world for exciting competitions in surfing, swimming, outrigger canoe paddling, beach volleyball, and lifeguard challenges, alongside immersive cultural experiences that showcase Hawaiʻi’s unique heritage, ocean lifestyle, and aloha spirit. dukekahanamokuoceanfest.com