Hawaii Surfing

The best surfing is almost always in the winter, when the biggest waves roll in along the northern shores of the islands. The surfing spots we list here run the gamut from the easiest surf to breaks you’d have to train for years to tackle. Note that during the summer some of these beaches may be quite calm.

OAHU

Baby Queen’s B. , Diamond Head B. , Haleiwa Alii B.P. , Kawailoa B. , Keawaula Bay , Kuhio B. , Makaha B.P. , Makapuu B.P. , Nanakuli B.P. , Sandy B. , Sunset B.P. to Ehukai B.P. , Three Tables B. , Waikiki B. , Waimea B.P. .

THE BIG ISLAND

Isaac Hale B.P. (, Honolii B.P. , Kahaluu B.P. , Kekaha Kai B. , Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District , Mahaiula Break , Milolii B.P. , Pine Tree B. , Waipio B. , Wawaloli B. .

MAUI

D.T. Fleming B.P. , Hamoa B. , Honolua Bay , Hookipa B. , Jaws , Koki B. , Launiupoko Wayside Park , Maalaea Harbor , Mokuleia Bay .

MOLOKAI AND LANAI

Molokai: Rock Point , Halawa Bay , Make Horse B. . Lanai: Lopa B. , Polihua B. .

KAUAI

Anini B.P. , Black Pot B. , Donkey B. , Haena B.P. , Hanamaulu B.P. , Kalapaki B. , Kalihiwai B. , Kealia B. , Kepuhi B. , Lawai B. , Pakala B. , Poipu/Kiahuna B. , Secret B. , Shipwreck B. , Waioli B.P. .

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