Is Hawaii good for surfing?

Yes, Hawaii has 10 surf spots listed on SurfTrips, making it a great surfing destination.

What skill levels can surf in Hawaii?

Hawaii has waves suited to advanced, intermediate, beginner surfers.

When is the best time to surf in Hawaii?

The best months to surf in Hawaii include January, February, November, December, March, April.

What are the best surf spots in Hawaii?

Top surf spots in Hawaii include Waimea Bay, Banyans, Pe'ahi (Jaws), Honolua Bay, Hanalei Bay.

Hawaii

Hawaii’s Legendary Waves Await on Its Stunning Shores

Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing and home to Pipeline, Sunset, and Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore. Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island add their own world-class breaks. Best November to February.

Big Island Kauai Maui North Shore Oahu

Reef break

Waimea Bay

Oahu, Hawaii

AdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, November +1 more

Reef break

Banyans

Big Island, Hawaii

IntermediateAdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, March +9 more

Reef break

Pe'ahi (Jaws)

Maui, Hawaii

AdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, March +2 more

Point breakRight break

Honolua Bay

Maui, Hawaii

IntermediateAdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, March +2 more

Reef breakBeach break

Hanalei Bay

Kauai, Hawaii

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, March +9 more

Beach breakReef break

Waikiki

Oahu, Hawaii

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

April, May, June +4 more

Reef breakLeft breakRight break

Pipeline

North Shore, Hawaii

AdvancedPremium ($$$)

November, December, January +1 more

Reef breakRight break

Sunset Beach

North Shore, Hawaii

AdvancedPremium ($$$)

November, December, January +1 more

Reef breakLeft breakRight break

Rocky Point

North Shore, Hawaii

IntermediateAdvancedPremium ($$$)

October, November, December +3 more

Reef break

Haleiwa

Oahu, Hawaii

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedLuxury ($$$$)

January, February, March +2 more

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