Preparing for a surf lesson will greatly enhance your experience. Learning to surf is easy when you have a surf instructor pushing you into waves, but learning how to paddle into a wave can take a bit more time. None the less the biggest asset you will bring in the water is strong arms! So start right now with the push ups and arm weight!
How to prepare for a surfing lesson.
January 23rd, 2012How North Shore Surfer John John Florence became the Youngest Guy to Win Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
December 12th, 2011
Eighteen year old John John Florence proved to the world that he is the best competitive surfer on the North Shore of Oahu, when he won the 39th Annual Triple Crown of Surfing on December 10, 2011. So how did he do it? Sheer talent played its part to be sure, but what else happened that made John John succeed beyond so many peers. The answer may be in “Mom John” or Alex, John John’s mother. Alex is the only mother who surfs Pipe with her kids. Can you imaging being out at 8 foot Pipe and having your son yell “go mom go”? Well that’s the life Alex gave John John and his brothers a mom who surfed Pipe!
Alex Florence AKA “Mom John” looking stoked as her oldest son John Florence holds his Triple Crown of Surfing trophy!
What Happened to the Women’s Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore of Oahu.
December 1st, 2011
This winter on the North Shore of Oahu there are no women’s surfing contest in the Van’s Triple Crown of surfing due to “lack of sponsorship”. It is a particularly painful year for the Surf Industry Manufactures Association to bail out on the women surfers in Hawaii because local girl Carrissa Moore is the Association of Surfing Professionals World Champion. One of the Triple Crown of Surfing commenters summed it up while commenting on a men’s event that “the women are a little bit bummed about not being allowed to compete in Hawaii.” A little bummed? How about heart broken. The only token being thrown at the women is a wild card giving to Carrissa Moore allowing one women surfer to compete against 200 men. This is pro surfing’s version of gender equality in the year 2011.
North Shore Surf Fashion or What to Wear on the North Shore of Oahu
November 1st, 2011
North Shore surf fashion or what to wear on the North Shore of Oahu can best be summed up as causal. You have to basic options: caus it up or caus it down. Items to bring with you include, sarongs, bikini’s (you will live in them), Havaiana slippers, (multiple colors if you can) sundress, jeans, sea shell jewelry and tops that show off your well tanned shoulders…Why so causal on the North Shore? Because Haleiwa Joe’s is the fanciest place you will likely go to. Not to play down Haleiwa Joe’s it’s a delicious steak and sea food restaurant filled with surfing lore. The North Shore however is the center of the sun, sand and surf lifestyle. Slippers are always the correct shoe to wear 99% of the time. Since you will be getting in and out of the water multiple times in a day a bikini (board shorts for the guys) is the only practical thing to wear. Wrapping a sarong around you after swimming in the ocean gives you the ultimate flexibility to cover yourself in the most flattering way. So caus it up or caus it down just don’t wear too much and you will enjoy being a fashionista on the North Shore of Oahu.
Family Activities on the North Shore of Oahu – Surfing Lessons and So Much More.
October 19th, 2011
Of course learning to surf on the North Shore of Oahu is one of the best family activities you will do while in Hawaii. It’s a great opportunity for parents and children to enjoy the same sport and will create memories that will last a lifetime. There are also other family activities you can enjoy while on the North Shore other then surfing lessons. Kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, shark cage tours, visiting the Polynesia Cultural Center and Waimea Falls Park, sports fishing, snorkeling (in the Summer only) and sea shell hunting.
North Shore Oahu Things To Do
September 25th, 2011
Surfing lessons on the North Shore of Oahu are of course a must do as the North Shore is the Surfing Capitol of the World. Besides learning to surf on the North Shore you can go snorkeling, deep sea fishing, hiking, swimming and even shopping in the unique boutiques in Haliewa Town.
Can the North Shore of Oahu Add More Surfing Beaches to its Shoreline?
May 27th, 2011
Human intervention in the shore line erosion in process in Hawaii is one of the tragedies of modern times. When shore lines are made hard, as in seawalls, sand disappears, near shore waves change and entering the water becomes more dangerous. None the less an island’s job is to erode, it’s just the natural course of things. If allowed to occur in a natural way (with out seawalls) sand forms and their is a gentle slop towards the waters edge. Sand is like a membrane between the earth and the ocean. Although not all shores have sandy beaches the ones that do are treasured by surfers and all likes of beach goers. This is because sand is soft and wonderful to walk on, sunbath on and generally enjoy. Sand is also for the most part a very safe place to walk bare foot or to play in wearing only a swim suite. The challenge in Hawaii is that people like to build homes, hotels and other structures near the shore line which as the Hawaiian islands erode often come in contact with sandy beaches and eventually and especially in the case of locations with high surf, like the North Shore of Oahu, the ocean herself. The common result is to build seawalls to protect a person’s property. Sadly this cause the shoreline to erode downward not inward and sooner then later the beach is gone! There are numerous examples of this around the island of Oahu. Waikiki Beach, major stretches of highway along Kamehameha Hwy including surfing spots on the North Shore such as Laniakea, Chun’s Reef and Sunset Beach. Below are two pictures of Haleiwa Beach Park. The first one is from the 1940′s and the second one is from two years ago.
Surfing Lessons & Other Things to do in the Summer on the North Shore of Oahu
May 18th, 2011
Summer time is almost here and the North Shore of Oahu’s famous huge waves are going to sleep as the Winter moves to the Southern hemisphere. Not to worry though the North Shore is blessed with trade winds that generate a wind swell that provides beginner surf students with the perfect size waves to learn to surf in. (Note in the Winter when it’s big we teach surfing lessons in a cove protected from the larger surf). While a surf lesson is a must do on the North Shore, there are many other fun activities to enjoy as well. For starters there are miles of beautiful white sandy beaches to explore which in the Summer are perfect for snorkeling, sea shell collecting and turtle viewing. Feel free to ask one of your surf instructors after your surf lesson for suggestions and directions to some of our secret off the beaten path beaches.
For the more adventuress type you can go on a shark tour , deep sea fishing or take a sunset cruise all out of Haleiwa Harbor. The Harbor is located on the North-East End of the town and is easy too find. If your super brave or just wanting to cross an item off your bucket list you can go skydiving at Dillingham Airfield – We recommend Sky Dive Hawaii. The airfield is located 20 minutes West of Haleiwa Town on Farrington Hwy., and also offers glider rides for those of us with a milder sense of adventure.
A visit to the North Shore is not complete without a trip to the world renowned Waimea Falls Park. Located just 10 minutes from Haleiwa Town, Waimea Falls Park is one of the top 8 botanical collections in the world. For the $15 admission you gain access to an ancient Hawaiian valley and a waterfall unique tot the island of Oahu. After a picturesque 20 minute walk on a paved road you will find a beautiful water fall and a large swimming hole. Lifeguards on duty offer free life jackets and boogie boards to use. Don’t forget a camera, sunscreen, bathing suites, towels and water to drink. To really make a day of it bring a picnic lunch and eat it at the waterfall.
If you enjoy Mai Tais and beautiful sunsets, the pool bar at Turtle Bay Hotel is a must do. The friendly bartenders serve up delicious Mai Tais and other drinks while you watch surfers literally surfing into the sunset. It’s a great end to a fun day on the North Shore and is popular with the locals too. With all of that said don’t forget to take a surfing lesson with the North Shore Surf Girls we love what we do and we love sharing the North Shore with our surf students.
Special Offer for North Shore Surf Girls Surf Lesson Students!
May 10th, 2011
Aloha Everyone,
Below is a QR code with a special offer for our surf lesson students for the month of May 2011.
Oahu is the Best Island to Learn How to Surf in the Hawaiian Islands.
May 5th, 2011
Oahu is the best Island to learn how to surf on because of it’s age, shape and size. The North Shore is the best side of Oahu to learn to surf on because we are the surfing capitol of the world and never have invasions of Jelly Fish like Waikiki Beach does. The North Shore of Oahu also has dozens and dozens of surf spots many of which are perfect to learn to surf safely.