Over 90% of Oʻahu’s North Shore beaches are expected to be in a chronic state of erosion by 2050, according to the Surfrider Foundation’s 2025 State of the Beach Report.
Two homes have collapsed into the ocean on the North Shore over the past five years — the first at Rocky Point in 2022, and another nearby at Sunset Beach in 2024.
Neighbors have resorted to temporary fixes to keep their homes safe from rising sea levels and erosion, including shoreline armoring, tarps, and geotextile bags. Some fixes have gained popularity despite being unpermitted or illegal…