Humpback whales of Hawaii
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…
Hawaiian sea turtles
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…
Safe to surf on the north shore in the winter!
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…
Triple Crown of Surfing on the North shore Of Oahu
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…
North Shore Oahu Surfing Lessons with Sunset Suzy
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!
Kids’ First Time Surfing
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.
Sunset Suzy Surfing in Fiji
Sunset Suzy Surfing in Fiji. Surfing in Fiji was a spectacular surf trip and I feel so blessed to have the eyes to see such a beautiful place. Surfing in Fiji is a one of a kind surf trip and probably the most beautiful place on planet earth. I think God made this place for…
Surf Camps On Oahu
Loving life in Sunset Suzy’s Co-Ed Surf Camps Co-Ed Surf Camps
Turtle Sightings
Aloha Everyone! We had an amazing day today with a nice family from Montana! In every surf lesson we not only get to surf fun small Hawaiian waves but we also get to see Hawaiian sea turtles! The turtles have multiplied over the years now that they are on the endangered species list. Its very…
Beginner Surf Lesson on Oahu
Beginner surfing lessons on the north shore of Oahu can be fun! Aloha Everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know we are located on the north shore of Oahu. If your a beginner and want to learn on Oahu please call me. If your looking for lessons on Oahu. It can be hard to choose…
Turtle Beach
Turtle beach has become world famous for many traveling tourists who come and visit the north shore of Oahu year round. This beach is known for the Hawaiian sea turtles that likes to swim near the shoreline and bathe in the afternoon sun. If you come down on any warm Hawaiian sunny day to Turtle…
Family Surf Lessons
Aloha Everyone! Are you looking for Surf lessons for the whole family here in Hawaii? This is The perfect activity for you and your whole family to do together! Weather your young or old you can all surf together and have a great time!! We have several different instructors who can work with you! Why…