Hawaii Surfing & Surf Lessons

Tourists looking for a perfect vacation spot should take a trip to Hawaii. This archipelago features amazing lava flows, lush rain forests, and breathtaking waterfalls. Vacation activities are plentiful there and many families discover in Hawaii the joy of surfing and the magnificent sensation that comes after the first surf lessons.

The best beaches in Hawaii for surfing, featured in any Hawaiian trip adviser, are:

Jaws, Maui

Known as Peahi by locals, this beach is a big-wave area. Jaws is the spot where world-class surfers risk their lives on the biggest waves in the world (up to 70 feet)!

Banzai Pipeline, Oahu

It is one of the world's most challenging surfing area and offers extremely large waves.

Hanalei Bay, Kauai

Hanalei Bay is the most famous beach in Kauai, known for its long right-hand reef break.

Anahola Bay, Kauai

This beach produces really high waves.

Diamond Head Lighthouse, Oahu

This left- and right-hand reef features usually big wawes and is often the best surfing area on the Southern Shore. Protected by Diamond Head, it is very good for surf lessons.

Backdoor, Oahu

This right-hand offers great experiences to all surfers.

Ke'ei, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island

In this huge bay the best waves can be found at the southern end.

Sunset Beach, Oahu

There are usually extremely fast waves, so it is recommended to advanced surfers.

Log Cabins, Oahu

This right-hand reef belongs also to the best surfing beaches in Hawaii.