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The North Shore of Oahu is located from Haleiwa to Laie. It is considered by most to be the surfing capital of the world. The highest swells occur during the winter months. Summer months are calm enough for swimming and snorkling.
One of the great things to do on the North Shore is Turtle watching at Laniakea Beach.
A word of caution about surfing: "This is not the place to learn to surf". There are many better places for learning this invigorating sport. |
| Sunset Beach is on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and known for big wave surfing during the winter season. It is home to the Duke Kahanamoku Classic surfing competition, the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing competition, and occasionally the site of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational.
In summer the scene is totally different. The waves are gone and snorkelers replace the surfers in the water. Sunset Beach has a beautiful reef and the fine, golden sand is a perfect place for a little afternoon nap.
Parking is available on the side of the street and even on crowded days, there is always a spot to be found.
As the name tells, the sunsets here are the best on the island. Every evening people sit here and watch the sun go down in a blaze of colors right behind Kaena Point.
| | Waimea Bay is one of the filming locations used for the television series Lost.
During the summer months the water of Waimea Bay is calm and great for swimming with a large sandy beach area.
Winter is another story. The waves can reach thirty feet high. This is the home of the largest, most dangerous and spectacular surf in the world.
Caution: There is a strong riptide current running out at the center of the bay. Obey all postings and warnings. | | Yokohama Bay also known as Keawaula Beach and Puau Beach, Yokohama Bay is a great place for picnicking, hiking and shore fishing. The surf is calm during the summer, and is a popular spot for snorkeling, diving, swimming and shell collecting. But when the surf is up, the beach is the place to be to view the excitement of the surf.
| | Laniakea Beach is also referred to as Turtle Beach because this natural sanctuary attracts so many of the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle or "Honu". Lanaikea is located just north of Haleiwa Beach.
Since the year 2000 the turtles have been basking on the beach enjoying the warm sun rays, the turtles most likely come here because of the abundance of limu (seaweed) growing on the rocks which they feed on. To learn more about the turtles click photo for web site. | | |
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