Heʻe nalu is the Hawaiian term for surfing and translates to “wave sliding.”

Did ancient Hawaiians surf?

Yes. Surfing was widely practiced in ancient Hawaiʻi and was part of cultural life for both chiefs and commoners.

Why is the North Shore of Oʻahu so famous for surfing?

The North Shore is known for powerful winter swells and iconic surf breaks that helped shape modern big-wave surfing and professional competition.

What are alaia and ʻolo boards?

Alaia and ʻolo are traditional Hawaiian surfboard styles. Alaia were typically smaller; ʻolo were typically longer and historically associated with chiefs.

Where should beginners surf on the North Shore?

Beginner-friendly locations depend on season and conditions. A local, certified instructor helps you choose a safe location and learn proper etiquette.

September 2016 - North Shore Surf Girls

Gender Equality In Surfing, Should Women Compete Against Men and Is It OK For Alana Blanchard to Cash – in On Her Body?

Gender equality in surfing definitely does not exist. Currently as of 2016 there no WSL, World Surfing League contest scheduled on the North Shore for women. The women’s WSL tour consists 17 women competing in 7 surfing contest compared to the men’s tour that contains 34 surfers competing in 10 surfing contest. The prize purse […]

Oxybenzone, a Common Product in Suncreen’s Commonly Used By Surfer’s, is Killing our Reefs

Virtually ever surfer in the world applies sunscreen before they paddle out in the surf. Tragically one of the most common ingredients in most sunscreens is oxybenzone which not only is harmful to humans recent studies have show that it cause deformities in coral larvae, making them unable to swim, settle out and form new […]

Month: September 2016

Gender Equality In Surfing, Should Women Compete Against Men and Is It OK For Alana Blanchard to Cash – in On Her Body?

Oxybenzone, a Common Product in Suncreen’s Commonly Used By Surfer’s, is Killing our Reefs