Trade Wind Swept Surf On the North Shore
It’s a well know fact that the North Shore of Oahu has the best surf in all the Hawaiian Islands. One of the reasons is that the trade winds blow perfectly off and side off shore creating the best ever surfing conditions especially for beginner surfing lessons….
North Shore, Oahu – Where the Sun Lives
Following on with the theme of what we love on the North Shore…Yes, the sun does live on the North Shore, when she’s not shining, which is 99% of the time, she lives in the foothills of Mt. Kaala. PS and parking on the North Shore is free…..
The Very Best Things About Living on the North Shore of Oahu for a Long Time
There are really so many wonderful things about living on the North Shore. First and most obviously the beaches and off shore waters. We have miles and miles of white sandy beaches. Green sea turtles and monk seals along with an untold number of other shoreline species sharing this space between the land and ocean […]
Surfing Lessons and Protecting Your Skin
Protecting one’s skin while learning how to surf is very important to many of our surf students. Protecting our skin while teaching our students is also very important to the North Shore Surf Girls…So we usually wear long sleeve surf shirts, long leggings and Coolibar surfing gloves.. A word on the importance of protecting your […]
How To Be Kind to Our Reefs on the North Shore of Oahu When Surfing or Swiming
All the underwater reefs in the world are endangered from many things, including human beings walking on them. So when you take a surfing lesson, go swimming or for a free surf, don’t wear reef shoes. Besides making it hard to; balance on your surfboard and swim, they not only make you look like a […]
First Time Visitors to the North Shore Should Always Swim at Beaches Guarded By Lifeguards and Always Take a Surfing Lesson before Trying to Surf
When visiting the beaches on North Shore of Oahu especially for the first time, visitors should always swim at a beach guarded by the North Shore Lifeguards. If your surfing on the North Shore either as a beginner you should also take a surfing lesson. The beaches and waters of the North Shore are very […]
Gerry Lopez and Rory Russel Surfing in the 1970's in Bali
Gerry Lopez and Rory Russel are some of the North Shore’s most legendary surfers. They both blew minds surfing Pipeline, especially in the early 70’s. Both men are still involved in the surfing world, with Gerry teaching at a recent yoga convention at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore and Rory attending Andy Iron’s […]
Things The North Shore Surf Girls Love the Most About Teaching People How to Surf
There are many things the North Shore Surf Girls love about teaching people to surf, some of our favorites include teaching people with special needs and teaching young children. Teaching people with special needs especially children is very rewarding and near and dear to our hearts because in part one of our nephews is a […]
Best Places to Eat Shave Ice on the North Shore After a Surfing Lesson
Matsumoto’s Shave Ice is the most popular place to eat shave ice on the North Shore especially after a surfing lesson. Another favorite and equally as good is Aoki’s Shave Ice. Sadly however Aoki’s shave ice is is slated to be torn down in a few short weeks to make way for a new shopping […]
How To Tan and Not Damage Your Skin While Surfing on the North Shore.
The best way to tan and not damage your skin is to us a fake bronzing lotion. When you tan your skin with the sun while surfing or pay money for a sun lamp you are damaging your skin. The best solution is to be happy with the color of skin your parents gave you […]