The water at Kalama Beach is usually calm and clear, and is a bright turquoise blue. There is occasional mild surf that offer perfect conditions for beginners in various water sports. When Kailua was once a place where ali'i or royalty had their summer homes it is said that Kalama Beach was where King Kamehameha and King Kalakaua surfed. Stinging Limu and Portuguese Man-o-War The months June through September bring stinging limu that is dislodged from the ocean floor with rough seas. The Man-o-War come in with the onshore winds and give a painful sting--look out for the floating blue bubbles! |