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Sights on the North Shore

In winter the North Shore hosts the world's most famous big-wave breaks; in summer the same bays turn to glass.

Waimea Bay

Legendary big-wave arena in winter, calm swimming in summer.

Time
2-4 hours
  • beach
  • surf
  • cliff jump
21.6403° N · 158.0666° W

Banzai Pipeline (ʻEhukai Beach)

Watch the world's best surfers on the world's deadliest wave.

Time
1-2 hours