Safety Disclaimer
Important information about beach and ocean safety
Critical Safety Notice
Beach Hui provides informational data only and should never be your sole source for making safety decisions. Ocean conditions can change rapidly and dangerously. Always follow official lifeguard guidance, posted warning signs, and use your best judgment when entering the water.
Your Safety is Your Responsibility
While Beach Hui strives to provide accurate and timely information about beach conditions, reef health, and ocean safety, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Conditions in the ocean can change within minutes, and data delays or technical issues may occur.
- •Always check with lifeguards before entering the water
- •Observe posted warning signs and flags at all beaches
- •Never turn your back on the ocean
- •Know your limits and swim within your abilities
- •Be aware of local hazards including rip currents, shore breaks, and marine life
Data Sources and Limitations
Beach Hui aggregates data from multiple sources including:
- • OpenWeather API for weather and UV data
- • NOAA for tide and marine forecasts
- • Hawaii Department of Health for water quality
- • Community reports from beach users
Important: Data may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable. Equipment failures, network issues, or extreme weather can affect data collection. Always verify conditions in person before making safety decisions.
Special Considerations
For Visitors
- • Hawaii's ocean conditions differ greatly from mainland beaches
- • Waves can be deceptively powerful
- • Ask locals about specific beach hazards
- • Consider taking a ocean safety class
For Families
- • Never leave children unattended near water
- • Even shallow water can be dangerous
- • Use proper flotation devices
- • Teach children about ocean safety
Emergency Contacts
Emergency
911
Ocean Safety
(808) 922-3888
For non-emergency questions about beach conditions, contact the Ocean Safety Division of your island's county government.
Reef and Marine Life Protection
While enjoying Hawaii's beaches, please help protect our fragile marine ecosystems:
- •Use reef-safe sunscreen only
- •Don't touch or stand on coral reefs
- •Maintain distance from marine life (sea turtles, monk seals, dolphins)
- •Take only pictures, leave only footprints
- •Report injured marine animals to authorities
Legal Disclaimer
NO WARRANTIES: Beach Hui and LeniLani Consulting provide this service "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: In no event shall Beach Hui, LeniLani Consulting, or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this service or reliance on the information provided.
INDEMNIFICATION: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beach Hui and LeniLani Consulting from any claims arising from your use of this service or your activities in or around ocean environments.
GOVERNING LAW: This disclaimer shall be governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Questions or concerns about this disclaimer?
Contact us at info@lenilani.com
Last updated: 8/14/2025