Menehune Contest Set to Return to Haleiwa Beach Park This October

One of Oahu's longtime local amateur surf events, the Menehune Contest, is expected to hold its next event at Haleiwa Beach Park, with a holding period running October 17 through 25, 2026. Like many North Shore amateur contests, exact start dates depend on surf conditions within that window, so competitors and families should watch for the specific call.

Haleiwa Beach Park is one of Oahu's most established amateur and keiki surf contest venues, hosting a long lineup of local events throughout the year. For families new to Hawaii's contest scene, events like the Menehune Contest are a good entry point alongside the bigger HSA and NSSA-sanctioned competitions.