North Shore Beach Clean Up Sponsored By Jack Johnson's Kokua Foundation

Jack Johnson could be described as the North Shore’s favorite son. He grew up on the beach in front of Pipeline, surfing and playing music with his friends and brothers. When he “hit the big time”, he started giving back to the community by advocating for sustainability. In the process he started organic gardens at […]

Learning to Surf in Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu

Anyone can learn to Surf in Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu, even though the Hawaii tourist board likes to promote Waikiki as the best place to learn to surf, this is only because of all the hotels and expensive shops in Honolulu. The sad truth is that the beaches in Waikiki are fake, […]

Summer Surfing on the North Shore is Slipping Away

Summer Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu: The Perfect Season to Learn

The North Shore of Oahu is famous for its giant winter waves — but here’s the local secret: summer is the perfect season to learn to surf here. From late spring through early fall, the big swells go to sleep and the North Shore transforms into one of the best beginner surf zones in Hawaii. […]

Surfer Magazine names Haleiwa Town on North Shore, Oahu as Number-Two Surfing Town in Nation

North Shore vs. Waikiki: Where Should You Learn to Surf on Oahu?

It’s the classic Oahu visitor question: should you take your first surf lesson in Waikiki, right outside your hotel — or make the trip to the famous North Shore? Waikiki lessons are perfectly fine. But if you want the most authentic surf experience Hawaii has to offer, the North Shore is in a league of […]