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Surfing in Hawaii

When you mention surfing in Hawaii anywhere in the world, without fail the locations of Waikiki and the North Shore will be mentioned.

Hawaii has been one of the best surf spot since the sport was discovered there in 1767 by Captain Cook and his crew, surfing has ancient Polynesian origins that pre-date European contact.

The “Big” Kahuna
The chief ( Kahuna) was the best surfer in the population. The ruling class always had the best boards and surfed on the best beaches, but the regular common folk were not allowed the honour.

Surfing in Hawaii
Surfing in Hawaii can accommodate surfers of every level and ability, from the most skilled to the basic beginner. Learning to surf takes a few lessons, but learning to surf in Hawaii is an unforgettable lesson, and the instructors there are good at what they do. There are group camps or private lessons available and several resorts on Big Island, Oahu and Maui employ surfing pros.

Oahu Surf Spots
Depending on the season different spots have more breaks; Oahu’s North Shore is infamous as the best Hawaiian surf spot with insane waves for only the most elite of surfers. The winter months bring the “killer” waves and the waves of tourists from all over the world to see for with their own eyes the surfing in Hawaii.

From May through October the island population tilts southward to Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head for summer surfing. Since the treacherous waves of the North Shore are no place for beginners, instructors usually take beginners to the countless sheltered coves around the island.

Kauai Surf Spots
Poipu Beach is another world renowned surf spot also Hanalei Bay, Nawailiwili and Tunnels Beach. Swells at Tunnel Beach during the months of May through October can vary from three feet to fifteen feet with the best surf usually in the morning.

Maui Surf Spots
Maui is an excellent place for all skill levels, in the winter months Honolua Bay, Ho’okipa and Flemming Beach are pumping, down south Maalaea Harbor, Laniapoko and Lahaina Harbor, the summer is an awesome time for surfing in Hawaii.

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