Kauai North Shore - Hanalei & Princeville

Island of Kauai

Adventures on Water - Surfing

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Surfing on the north shore is at its best in the summer. Only the pros would disagree with that statement. During the winter, the waves are large and dangerous, perfect conditions if you’re an expert, but odds are, you’re not. If you visit during the winter, you’re better off cruising along the rolling waves on the South Shore.

Surfing Instruction
As a beginner, it’s a good idea to get a lesson to learn the basics so you can get up on the board right away. It’s also good to get in the water with
people who are very familiar with the area and can tell you where the good breaks are.

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures, 808-482-0749, www.hawaiiansurfingadventures.com, has lessons from Hanalei Beach Park. The instructors will provide you with the board that’s right for you and appropriate for the conditions. They’ll teach you the basics before you get in the water. The lessons are 1½ hours at $55 for a group lesson; $75 for a private lesson. They also rent boards for $5 an hour or $15 per day.

Learn to Surf, 808-826-7612. At $40 per person for a 1½- hour beginner lesson, Learn to Surf is hard to beat. They give lessons to beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers at Hanalei Bay. They also rent boards for $25 a day.

Windsurf Kaua`i, 808-828-6838, doesn’t just give windsurfing lessons. They also offer two-hour beginner lessons. They also have rentals available.

Kayak Kaua`i, 808-826-9844, www.kayakkauai.com, also has surf lessons for beginners. Lessons are held at Hanalei Bay, 10 am or 2 pm daily for $50. Call to reserve your spot.

If you’re a surfer who’s spent some time in the water, you’ll want to rent a board and jump right in the water. Popular surfing spots are found at Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, Kalihiwai and Cannons.

Aside from the places mentioned above, you can rent surfboards from Hanalei Surf Company in Hanalei Center, _ 808-826-9000, and Hanalei Backdoor Surf Company in the Ching Young Village,_808-826-1900. Both offer boards for $5 a day or $17 for the week. The staff at both stores is knowledgeable and will tell you what breaks are good for surfing.

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