Sandy Beach (location ) is a
beach on the South Shore of
Oahu in
Hawaii. It is known for its excellent
bodyboarding and
bodysurfing opportunities due to
shore break that breaks very close to the shore, and consistent
barrels all along the beach. Consequently, more injuries occur per year at Sandy Beach than any other beach in Hawaii, earning it the infamous nickname, "break-neck" beach. The water is especially dangerous during high surf, when strong
rip currents are present. The beach park is located between
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park on the west and
Makapuu Point on east along 8800
Kalanianaole Highway in
Hawaii Kai, on
Honolulu's southside neighborhood.