Welcome to the North Shore, the mecca of world surfing
We fly to Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, a huge city that has all kinds of fun and tourist attractions. After visit the volcanic crater at Diamond Head , eat a Burger Big Kahuna in the purest style of Tarantino movies, take a picture with the statue of Duke Kahanamoku , considered the father of modern surfing, and tour pearl harbor With your new Hawaiian shirt, you're ready to head to the North Shore.
HOW TO GET
It's time to jump into your rental car and begin the one-hour drive between Honolulu and the North Shore. We will first take Highway 63 to its confluence with 83, the latter known as the famous Kamehameha Highway. . Remember that between October and March, high season in the area, finding traffic is common.
There's always time for Honolulu
WHERE TO SLEEP AND EAT
If you want to stay a few nights in the area to avoid going back and forth to Honolulu, you can choose between the Turtle Bay Resort and the Courtyard Marriott. There are also many other options in private houses or full house rentals.
As far as the table is concerned, the native restaurants stand out in which to try the best of local cuisine. Take the opportunity to enjoy the roadside stalls and beach bars with their seafood, pineapples, bread and mangoes. If what you are looking for is to give yourself a good tribute, the best option will be the Pa'akai of the Turtle Bay Resort.
Do we sleep here?
ANY ADVICE?
Hawaii is the most geographically isolated land mass on the planet, which translates into huge swells of the sea in the background. The waves on the North Shore can change size in a matter of hours, their power is something to always take into account and caution is important. It is essential to talk to the lifeguards when you have doubts.
It is necessary that you go physically well and have knowledge of the surf before entering them. The material must be according to the stage: forget your short boards and go thinking of many feet as a measure. And above all, respect the locals, the waves are theirs before yours.
Locals have priority
WAVES TO SURF
We will leave some like Backyards, Log Cabins, Turtles, Chuns's, Off The Wall, Ehukai Beach Park (to the right of Pipeline) or Jocko's, to focus on the most famous and mythical of the North Shore on this tour of the mecca of surfing.
Pipelines: the most famous wave in the world. All legends fall on this majestic left. A masterpiece that has welcomed thousands of surfers for decades.
Velzyland : A great option to avoid saturation. A moving peak with a perfect section to make you a good tube. The beach is calm with the possibility of taking a left against the peak. It covers very little, so be careful with falls.
Sunset: the soul of any surfer has ever been here. It seems noble, until you get to the last section or bowl. You will need a long board and a lot of paddling to get into the bombs that the classic wave offers.
Pipeline, the most famous wave in the world
Rocky Point: several peaks of the highest quality for all types of surfing. From maneuvers to tubes. It is a very popular place for photographers and professional surfers to do advertising work.
Back door: the right of the water photos. A great tube awaits you. Many close and can become very large. If the direction of the sea is Northwest it will be better.
Waimea Bay: the cult of big waves. A right from a powerful take off. yes Every year an invitational competition is held for expert surfers on those waves. It's worth enjoying from the road or, if you're up for it, going in for a monster.
Waimea, the cult of big waves
Laniakea: the longest right in the area. It offers you more than four sections with a lot of power They are eating water relentlessly. The wave can be seen from the road and many people from the city usually surf.
Haleiwa: we are before a town in which there is much to do. Art galleries, surf shops, souvenirs and a wide gastronomic offer. Its wave breaks from the right near a dam, be careful with the currents.
Waikiki: Maximum family enjoyment with long boards and a festive atmosphere. Light waves that spread throughout the famous beach depending on conditions.
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In Haleiwa, watch out for the currents