Honolulu · every August
Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest 2027
Waikiki's multi-day celebration of Duke Kahanamoku, held each August around his birthday: ocean sports across surfing, paddling, and swimming, a keiki surf festival, the opening ceremony at Kuhio Beach, and the birthday lei draping at the Duke statue. Many shoreline events are free to watch.
Quick questions
- When is Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest?
- Usually held in August. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
- Where is it held?
- Waikiki Beach, Honolulu.
- Is it good for kids?
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest is a Honolulu family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
Dates for the next edition are usually announced closer to August. Until then, see what's on this weekend in Honolulu.
Updated September 11, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.