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comment by Anonymous, 2009-04-19 19:50:41

Don't believe it!
There are some spots listed for the Big Island that say "all surfers". Don't believe it! There's some dangerous spots in that list.... Pohoiki's 3rd Bay & Bowls, Hakalau for starters. Almost nobody surf's 3rd bay and Hakalau is an extremely shallow stomper. BE CAREFUL

comment by Turtle007 , 2009-02-03 03:30:36

Southern Breaks in Winter?
I'll be staying in Naalehu later in Feb. '09. Can anyone offer me some advice for good waves and good vibes? Also, are there any places on the island to rent decent shortboards, or should I haul my boards with me? I'm travelling solo and am hoping to hookup with some locals who know the place well. Thanks.

comment by Anonymous, 2008-11-10 03:58:42

Surf Rentals?
I'll be visiting Kona next month for my friend's wedding, and the entire wedding party wants to take a surfing trip or two. Can anyone recommend some quality rental places and surf spots? I'd really appreciate it! Please email me: laurenashleylloyd@gmail.com
Thanks!

comment by vertido1@ipipi.com, 2007-05-22 00:00:07

Assitance from Hilo to HVNP Please - for $
2 possibly coming in June, seeking ride from airport to foodstore to trailhead, then arrange for pick-up. Please email if available. Payment negotiable. Mahalo.

comment by Jeffro, 2007-05-17 21:06:21

Good place to move?
I am moving there in the fall of 07. The job I have will allow me to move anywhere on the big island. With that in mind, I was wondering what area I would have the best chance of scoring uncrowded big surf most of the year.

I am very mellow so don't think I am gonna crowd up the line-ups with bad vibes.

Just wondering.

comment by dj boi, 2007-03-22 19:22:33

big big island
the big island is not too popular compared to the other islands. which is really good. secret spots just about every where you can imagine. 4x4 is a necessity to find the goods. taking a journey around the island is the best way to explore and rediscover surfing in its purest form. and its good for the soul.

comment by surfing hawaii local, tiger, 2007-03-14 06:11:02

hawaii is better that oahu
oahu is always packed. hawaii is never crowded only at beaches that are known by tourists and that have sighs.like hapuna, 69s, kahalu'u also kua bay which is not on this website.i might add it on here the waves are epic there. is funny when tourists get pounded with the little sponge boards.i like to run them over. waipio is epic too

comment by Anonymous, 2006-07-04 20:34:16

re: Oahu has best waves
What the big island lacks in "North Shore" wave consistency it makes up for by being uncrowded. On any day its firing, there are plenty places to score sick waves with no one out. On any day its firing on Oahu you have to share with about 40-50 other surfers, especially on the north shore. You go to pipeline for two hours and maybe catch 2 epic waves or on the big island surf for two hours and cant even count how many waves you caught.

comment by mikemcoo@efn.org, 2006-03-04 20:26:35

spot on the north coast called Lighthouse?
Never surfed the big island, but I've been invited to come and do so. Sent my host this page, and she said there's a popular spot on the north shore not far from Hawi called "Lighthouse."

Anybody know about this spot? Does it have another name, in the surf spots guide? Is it a reef break, sand/beach break, or what?

Mahalo, y'all,
M

comment by anonymous, 2005-05-02 01:24:49

Oahu is best place to surf
While the Big Island has plenty epic days, the conisitency and quality of waves is still much better on Oahu. The winter swells pour onto Oahu's North Shore unimpeded, while the Big Island gets mostly "the wrap." As a result, for every hundred waves that hit the North Shore, the BI gets about 10. The North Shore can handle the crowds, the BI cannot at most spots. In general the crowds are alot more mellow and thats a plus, but you will spend alot of time floating in the lineup waiting for sets, getting to know your fellow surfers. On the North Shore the waves pour in like a machine. If you lust after waves, go to the North Shore. If you don't care how many waves you catch and are seeking a mellow time, the Big Island is probably better.