Which side of Oahu has best surfing?

O?ahu is considered by many as the surfing mecca of the world. From the heavy-duty breaks located on the North Shore—which has even been given the flashy nickname of the “Seven Mile Miracle”—to the pristine fun-sized surf on O?ahu's southern shoreline, there's plenty of surf to go around.



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Honolii Beach Park The Island of Hawaii's best surfing spots are found on the east and west side, and Hilo's Honolii Beach Park is a classic east-side hangout. Novice wave-riders, beware; it takes an experienced surfer to navigate the rips and roiling swells.

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If you're looking for an epic, big-wave surf trip (and you've got the experience to handle it!), Oahu is probably your best bet. However, you'll find plenty of surf breaks all around Maui to enjoy for all levels of surfers.

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Surf spots
  • Queens Beach. Queens, located in the heart of Waikiki, is on the south side of the island. ...
  • Chun's Reef. Located just outside of Haleiwa, on the North Shore, Chun's Reef is a popular place for new surfers to take surf lessons and learn the basics. ...
  • White Plains.


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It's generally accepted that winter is the best time of year to surf in Hawaii. From late October to early March, mighty winter storms form in the Artic send swell towards the Hawaiian island chain.

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Big wave season in Hawai?i happens roughly between November and February on Hawai?i's north shores. You can watch surfers on every island, but some of the best surfing competitions in the world are held on O?ahu's North Shore in November and December, including the biggest them of all, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

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–Kawela bay: This spot is located West of Turtle Bay and is protected from the giant waves that batter the North Shore in winter months. The shape of Kawela Bay, and the reef, diffuses the power and intensity of the swells making it an ideal spot for small rolling waves; perfect for beginners to enjoy.

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Most newcomers to surfing stick to the area adjacent to the Hanalei Pier. As the youngest island in the chain, Hawaii Island has fewer sandy beaches than the others and not as many established surf locations. Kahaluu Beach Park south of Kona is one of the most popular spots for surf schools and beginners on the island.

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Take A Surf Lesson If You Are A Beginner For beginners, winter is a perfect time to take surf lessons and visit the southern shores as the waves are much tamer there. Hawaii has tropical warm weather with water temperatures of 22-27ºC throughout the year. And so, you don't need a wetsuit to surf in here.

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