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I haven't been to HI, but I do know that the ocean can have quite a strong current. I would assume at HI it's no different. I was fortunate (I think) to grow up near the Gulf Coast of FL where the current really wasn't a problem. It does seem a bit insane to play in the water at the beach if you can't swim or you aren't a proficient swimmer unless you stay waist deep or less. Even then, I've felt some currents on my feet that kept me from getting much deeper than ankle or knee deep.