From the Organizer
This popular open-ocean race along the Waikīkī shoreline attracts hundreds of swimmers including Junior, Seniors and Olympians. The race starts and finishes in front of Dukeʻs Waikīkī restraurant at 8am. Check-in starts at 6:30am swimmers must pick-up their time chip and event shirt by 7am.
The course is a triangular open ocean course approximately 1 mile.
Each swimmer will receiving a ankle band with a timing chip provided by Timeline.
Commemorative awards will be given to first place in each age group to both men and women. Dukeʻs Waikīkī gift certificates will be presented to male and female finishers in each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All swimmers will receive a 2026 Dukeʻs Waikīkī Ocean Mile Swim t-shirt along with snacks and refreshments.
Male and female by age: 5-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
75°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waikiki 717.2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Honolulu, HI
City Elevation
199 ft
Nearest Airport
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
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Days to train
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- Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim?
- Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim is a swimming race held in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii at 2335 Kalakaua Avenue. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dukeʻs Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim
Aug 15, 2026