About an hour drive from waikiki, the north shore of oahu is known for its legendary winter surf and professional surf competitons. Frankos oahu, a beautiful and fascinating hawaiian islandthis map is a detailed guide for almost any adventure surrounding the amazing island. Whether you charge the huge winter surf or just relax at the beautiful beaches, the north shore is a place. We had once lived on the north shore and this would be our first return trip since moving back to the mainland.
There are fifty miles of white sandy beaches on kauai with trade winds nearly all year. I spent weekends riding the friendly and crowded surf in waikiki. I want to meet clark little and learn to surf in haleiwa. Side 1 shows frankos map of oahu, which depicts oahu exactly the same as on frankos dive map of oahu, but replaces all of the fish, dive sites and other information with all of the surfing sites and descriptions. While signs for waikiki and other iconic oahu beach areas can be hard to miss, there are scores of shoreline public access points around the island that can be a bit tricky to find. The west shore oahu, hi forecast has been added to your forecast favorite locations at the top menu bar. Frankos guide map of kauai, with things to see and do is a guide and a map of the island. Located in honolulus waikiki neighborhood, the surftide is on the strip and near the beach. North shore oahu surf map 12x18 retro hawaii travel print. At hawaiian style surf we have taught over 30,000 people visiting the beautiful hawaiian island of maui how to successfully surf or sup. Pipeline hawaii map north shore, oahu, hawaii 2007 surf. Proj text hawaii department of commerce and consumer affairs.
The exotic beauty of the place renders it a touch of uniqueness and irresistible. A new easytouse mapbased website pinpoints public access spots to oahu beach areas. Oahu surfing oahu north shore surfing best surfing in. West shore oahu, hawaii surf forecast and surf report.
Oahu surfing map frankos fabulous maps of favorite. Side 2 details of north shore including waimea, sunset beach, haleiwa, banzai pipeline, fabulous surf. Public report type effective date click on the date to view. With full written report updated twice daily and 17day surf. Each oahu surf map includes the following additional features. Take a surfing lesson almost every island offers surfing lessons where you can learn the basics of the sport. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Booklines hawaii your source for hawaiian books, calendars, and dvds. Surfers from around the world choose surfline for dependable and up to date surfing forecasts and high quality surf. My family and i fished along the shoreline in nanakuli and hawaii kai. The digital photography of our oahu surf maps provides visiting surfers with local knowledge accuracy for all surf spots.
Reef diver na scuba mask swimming pool accessory for teens oahu dive map, the gathering place frankos fabulous maps of favorite places. Included on the graphic so you can compare the immediate shoreline with your knowledge of. The most accurate and trusted surf reports and forecasts and coastal weather. The purpose of frankos oahu surfing map is to provide the reader with a listing and description of every surf location on oahu. Map of waikiki with a satellite image perfect for locating waikiki surf spots.
The town of haleiwa provides a variety of facilities and amenities and is the commercial centre of the north shore as well as being the breeding ground for many of the best hawaiian talents, both past and present. Decent map for what it shows, but it doesnt show the whole island. Getting the most from hawaiian and oahu activities. A beginners guide to surfing on oahu hawaiian airlines. Frankos oahu surfing map map april 1, 2001 by frank nielsen author 4. Pdf packet now additionally includes an oahu beaches map. Wannasurf free illustrated atlas of surf spots and surfing worldwide with maps of surf spots, detailed descriptions and photos. How to survive the north shore jesse merlejones guide to surfings epicenter. Sup was lots of fun and felt looked after waimea falls walk was a beautiful nature experience. This year, the vans triple crown of surfing kicks off november 12 and lasts through december 20, with three events for men and one event for women. Laidback day with great choice of activities which we were well informed about to help make good decisions. The areas natural beauty can be seen at waikiki beach and diamond head, while neal s.
Oahu, hawaii, 2009 surf map, laminated by frankos maps ltd. Pros great entertaining engaging and knowledgeable driversguides josh and kevin who made the drive go super fast and were happy to answer any questions. North pacific storms most active in winter create the colossal waves that make oahus north shore the goto location for surfers around the world looking for the biggest waves to battle the north shore is also home to the largest and bestknown surfing. Oahu, hawaii surfing map by frankos maps franko on. New map locates scores of public access points for oahu. The everything guide to surfing we invented it, we live it, we love it. Franko maps north shore oahu hawaii surfing map poster. But you need to take a pause and recall if you have.
Almost a mile north of sunset is velzyland, perhaps the most localised and intensely crowded spot on the strip. Whatever you call it, oahus coastline from haleiwa to vland is the most storied and incredible stretch of surf spots in the entire world. Oahu, of course, is the surfing capital of the world, and thus it deserves the respect of a superhigh quality surfing map. The gigantic waves and the thrilling experience through the waters leave you wanting for more. Maui, lahaina image gallery learning to surf at breakwater beach. Kauai clutches your senses and embraces your natural instincts for adventure and outdoor living. Get todays most accurate south shore ala moana park surf report with live hd surf cam for current swell, wind and wave conditions. A detailed map of surfing locations on the world class north shore of oahu, hawaii, rendered as a beautiful poster. For over 35 years it has established a recognition among customers for its commitment to quality products and service. Less competitive, shorter lefts can be had, but theres no paddle channel to. Booklines hawaii hawaiian books, calendars, and dvds. Media in category surfing at north shore oahu the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. The map only really covers the the southeast corner of the island.
Surfing oahu is best in the winter months from november through march when massive swells roll into the north and west coastlines. Click to view full size north shore of oahu, hawaii this was a family surf trip with my wife and our two boys. An archipelago located in the central pacific ocean and to the southwest of united states, better known as hawaii, is one of the cardinal attractions to the tourists all over the world. About booklines hawaii hawaiian books, calendars, and dvds. Click here to check out the map, which also provides information about the shoreline type sandy, rocky, or cliff, for example. Side 1 shows frankos map of oahu, which depicts oahu exactly the same as on frankos dive map of oahu, but replaces all of the fishies, dive sites and other information with all of the surfing sites and descriptions. Every hawaii surf report page features detailed tide charts, surf wind data, water temperatures, uptotheminute buoy readings, satellite weather charts, dependable lola surf models and more. Hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. A comprehensive guide to one of the worlds best surfing destinations. Growing up on oahu, the ocean was our playground, the place where we met friends, shared food, fished, and played. Lessons run from one to two hours and are taught by experienced surfers in gentle breaks. Available folded or flat laminated like a placemat map size.
Magic island has its own parking area and theres a stretch of shaded, grassy areas on the way out to the point that make it perfect for picnics. Was looking for a map of oahu so the family could see the full island and plan our outings, saw this listed and figured being it was from rand mcnally i couldnt go wrong. Side 1 fabulous shaded relief map with major highways, roads, trails, towns, and every major surf break around oahu, plus superb surf photos. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Locate all the waikiki breaks with this easy to use map. Check out an event or a game at aloha stadium, and consider making time for honolulu zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Oahus north shore is a legendary surf spot featuring viewerfriendly beaches at waimea bay, sunset beach and the banzai pipeline. We also want to make it easy for you to customize your surf of sup lesson to make sure you get exactly what you need. Outer reefs like phantoms filter the swell size before it reforms and lurches onto a sharp lava reef, spinning fast right bowls and shreddable walls before hitting a positively square inside barrel section. Inspired by a life magazine article featuring russian tourists bathing in the black sea wearing pajamas, he asked his wife, keanuenue, to hem some at the. Visit the north shore of oahu to see a surf contest. The oldest of hawaiis main islands, mother earth has had time to out on an unbelievable show. Home to world famous haleiwa beach, sunset beach, waimea bay and the infamous pipeline. Welcome to the most comprehensive list of surf books.
When you plan your dream vacation to hawaii, know that it has some of the most beautiful shores in the world. Frankos kauai guide map printed on waterproof, ripproof plastic. Access to the worlds best surf forecast team at surfline and get the best travel and weather info along with live hd surf cams. It lies just over 100 miles northwest of oahu, across the kauai channel. An interactive environment provides messages, reports and data editing. Peckarsky, cartography by dennis mcclendon, chicago cartographics on.
The most iconic, trenchant and irresistible island books, as voted by a panel of literary community luminaries. How to meet surf pros and clark little and learn to surf. Browse the surf classics, bestsellers, surf guides, surf manuals and encyclopedias of surf culture. Blaisdell center and hawaii theater are cultural highlights. North shore, oahu, hawaii 2007 surf trip surf travel. It is the fourth largest island in the hawaiian archipelago, much of which is national park. It all started in 1964 in our surfboard shop when our founder, dave rochlen, couldnt find the right shorts to surf in. Hawaii surf lessons, oahu surf lessons the surf bus. Explore surf publications that document the history of surfing and project the future of wave riding.