Hawaii, the birthplace of surfing, remains the best place to surf in the world. Oahu is considered the world’s capital of surfers. While all the Hawaiian islands have beaches suitable for surfing, Oahu has the widest range and the most famous beaches for riding waves. Any surfer can find a beach on Oahu that suits their skill level from beginners to the best surfers in the world.
Main Surf Beaches on Oahu
The beaches of Waikiki are suitable for novice surfers, while the beaches on the north shore of the island (in particular: Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay) are the world’s best surfing beaches during the winter months, known for their giant tube-shaped waves. The northwestern part of the island (like Makaha Beach) boasts excellent surf locations for all seasons.
Visitors, even those with great surfing experience should never underestimate the power of the ocean. Unwary tourists are tragically lost to the power of the sea each year in Hawaii. In the summer, the waves can raise questions as to what all the fuss is about, but if you see them at their full height in winter (between October – April) you will have no doubts. Grab your first waves at safer spots like Waikiki itself, or the attractive town of Lahaina in Maui. The most challenging sites are on each island on the exposed northern coastline.
Rusty Keaulana of Hawaii takes a large wave in the first heat of the Eddie Aikau Invitational on Waimea Bay in Haleiwa, Hawaii. The Eddie’ is a one-day event held when waves are 30 feet or higher. Photo/Ronen Zilberman
Waimea Beach is a great place to swim in summer with the whole family, but in winter it’s rocky canyon can remain exposed by waves at heights of 20ft high for days. In winter conditions only the most experienced surfers dare enter the water. The winter months host Oahu’s most famous surfing competitions drawing professional surfers from all over the world as well as flocks of onlookers.
Surfing Lessons
Surfing lessons are provided by a number of island companies that provide all the equipment required. Numerous options are available from the famous hotel beach boys to small private companies dotting the beach in their mobile vans. The price for surfing along Waikiki Beach is about $ 50 an hour. Tuition fees for experts on the northern coast of Oahu, in the direction of Surf`n`Sea in Haleiwa, cost about $ 100 for two hours, $ 164 for half a day. Phones: 808-637-9887, 800-899-7873, Website: www.surfnsea.com.
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