After 31 Years, The 2016 “Eddie” Goes Down as the Biggest in History. WAIMEA BAY, Oahu/Hawaii (Thursday, February 25, 2016) – John John Florence (HAW) brought a new style and a new generation to big wave surfing today by winning the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, a World Surf League Specialty Event, in waves of up to 60-feet. Florence won $75,000 – the biggest purse in Big Wave riding, with a 4-wave total of 301 out of 400 points. “I was excited just to be part of the event,” said Florence. “I was so nervous, I thought, oh gosh, I just gotta get through this day and hopefully get a couple of waves! “I was riding my bike down here this-morning in the dark and just the energy of how many people were parked…
There are many surf schools on Oahu! It is hard to choose from so many schools! When your choosing your surf school for yourself or your family just make sure the surf school is a permitted schools that has safety certifications. make sure the school is capable of looking out for your safety for you…
North Shore, Oahu If there is such a thing as a perfect wave, you’ll likely find it on Oahu’s North Shore. The big, glassy winter waves of this legendary surf mecca attract the best surfers in the world, while summer waves are far smaller and more gentle – all of which makes the North Shore the perfect surf spot for beginners and veterans alike. Stretching for more than 7 miles, the beaches of the North Shore host the world’s premier surfing competitions during the peak, winter months, including the Super Bowl of wave riding, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (November – December). Stroll in the thick sands of Waimea Bay, Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) and Sunset Beach — just leave the surfing to the pros. The months between November and February are the best times to watch big wave…
Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the “Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World”. Located on Oahu’s world famous North Shore, this small rocky bay forms part of Pupukea Beach Park and boasts blue water and an impressive amount of sea life. The bottom is made up of large…
A sign announcing the entrance to the community of Haleʻiwa, the North Shore’s largest settlement. The North Shore, in the context of geography of the Island of Oʻahu, refers to the north-facing coastal area of Oʻahu between Kaʻena Point and Kahuku Point. The largest settlement is Haleʻiwa. This area is best known for its massive waves, attracting surfers from all around the globe. Contents [hide] 1 Surfing 2 Learning to surf 3 Television and film 4 Accommodation 5 Notable residents 6 References 7 External links Surfing[edit] A surfer navigating a wave during an amateur competition at the North Shore’s Banzai Pipeline. The northern hemisphere winter months on the North Shore see a concentration of surfing activity, taking advantage of swells originating in the stormy North Pacific. Notable surfing spots include Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The spot of Ehukai…
Are you a Golden retriever lover like I am.. This is kaya and she is my faithful friend who helps me teach surf lessons everyday! She is the sweetest most loving dog ever! She loves the water and is more like a seal that wants to surf with you and lick you to death. She…
Whale Watching in Hawaii What are humpback whales? Kohola (humpback whales) are one of the larger species of baleen whales, with adult males ranging between 40 and 52 feet and weighing up to 45 tons. Despite their size, humpback whales are surprisingly graceful acrobats. Keep your eye on the ocean and you might see one “breach,” propelling up to 40 percent of its body out of the water and landing on its side with a spectacular splash. If you’ve ever heard a whale song, you’ve listened to a male humpback whale. Their haunting melodies can be heard underwater from up to twelve miles away. Why do whales come to Hawaii? Just as our idyllic weather beckons to tourists around the world, the warm shallow waters (less than 600 feet) surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands are a favorite destination for humpback…
About Hawai’i’s Sea Turtles Hawai’i is the home to five species of sea turtles (see column at right). Olive ridleys, loggerheads and leatherbacks are usually only encountered in deep offshore waters. But it’s common for snorkelers and divers on all the islands to see the honu (green sea turtle) in near shore waters. Green sea turtles, however, nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a remote, protected area where they thrive. Unfortunately, honu (greens) are suffering from a disease called fibropapillomatosis. This herpes-family virus causes the growth of white to blackish, cauliflower-like tumors. These grow on the soft tissues of the turtle’s body, internally and externally, and inhibit foraging, breathing, mobility and digestion. It is unclear what causes this disease, but research is ongoing worldwide to find a cure. To some, the Hawaiian name for hawksbill sea turtles is ‘ea, but…
The north shore can have huge waves in the winter! It is home to some of the best and biggest waves on the planet. That’s why we have the worlds top pros come to the north shore of Oahu to surf and compete every winter. We have our world famous surf spots like pipeline and…
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is a Hawaiian specialty series of professional surfing events, offering three events to men and three events to women. For the men, those events are the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa Ali’i Beach Park; the O’Neill World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach; and the Billabong Pipeline Masters at…
The picturesque North Shore of Oahu is an ideal place to learn to surf! We offer surfing lesson on Oahu aways from the crowds and noise of Waikiki on the beautiful North Shore. Surfing lessons for kid and adults welcome!
Eric and Donna had an epic day surfing today! This was the first time either of these kids had surfed. From California on Vacation in Hawaii for 10 days, their parents booked a 3 hour beginners surf lesson for kids with Sunset Suzy’s Hawaiian Surf School on the North Shore of Oahu.