Post#7, Surfing Hawai

Hey,

Today I am going to be talking about surfing the major and most known spots in Hawai as I have always wanted to leave their and have some knowledge on different breaks and competitions there but I am going to talk about Surfing in hawaii which greater depth than usual.

'Hawaii is also the birthplace of big wave surfing' according to Mick Fanning(World #5). In the 1950’s surfers began to ride the powerful winter waves of Makaha on Oahu’s west shore and Waimea Bay on the North Shore. Big wave season in Hawaii happens roughly between November and February on Hawaii’s north shores. Some of the best surfing competitions in the world are held on Oahu’s North Shore in November and December including the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (the Super Bowl of surfing & the premier league of waves). If you’re planning to watch the pros in action, get to the North Shore early because traffic can be heavy.

Hawaii's surf spots are well known around the world but many people dont know is that Oahu has over 40 surf spots on the island and is used by the locals. Competition's are only really held in 12 of these spots on the Island as the other 30-35 more are close due to bad conditions. Bad conditions meaning to big of waves, rough breaks, rocks and also bad rips and currents.

Waimea Bay, Oahu is towards the North Shore of the island and is an influential surf spot. Waimea Bay is home to the Eddie Airkea Competition sponsored by quicksilver in Oahu.

North Shore(Waimea Bay)

Today surfing is a world wide phenomenon and one of the most popular things to do in Oahu. There are more than 150 surfing sites on the Island for every level of surfers from beginners to passionate and great surfers and for the pro's as well. The South side of Hawaii is also great as well and the best spot on the Southern side is Cliffs is the middle of the three or four separate breaks and also the most popular at Diamond Head. Diamond Head is most often the recipient of the best waves during passing south swells receiving sets a good 1-2 ft Hawaiian size bigger than other southern breaks and because of its location is also able to pick up on east wind swells. 

Thank you