Is it safe to swim at Sandy Beach on Oʻahu?
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Sandy Beach has one of the highest rates of spinal-cord and neck injuries of any U.S. beach — the shorebreak is powerful and dumps directly on sand. It's a bodyboarding spot for experienced locals, not a swimming beach. Beginners should swim at Waikiki, Ala Moana, or Hanauma Bay instead.
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