surfing
Hawaiʻi’s Carissa Moore Wins First-Ever Women’s Olympic Surfing Gold
The four-time world champion defeated South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag at Tsurigasaki Beach in Japan.
Aloha Friday Picks: Celebrate Summer with Family-Friendly Activities
Go to Hāpuna Beach on Hawai‘i Island, watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and hike at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Your Primer to Hawaiʻi and the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are upon us, so here's a quick refresher on everything related to Hawaiʻi—from athletes to surfing—that will be appearing the event!
The 5 Best Surfing Spots on Oʻahu in 2021
If you're just getting your sea legs—or are an experienced tube hound—here are the five best surfing spots on Oʻahu, according to our readers.
The Eddie in Hawaiʻi is Canceled This Year, But Here Are Some of Our Favorite Past Highlights
The Eddie definitely will not go in 2020.
How 11 Surf Breaks on Oʻahu Got Their Names
Every surf break has a name—and a good story that goes along with it.
John John Florence Qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
After bowing out in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Billabong Pipeline Masters, the local surfer was still able to clinch his spot in Summer Olympic Games.
Hawaii's Carissa Moore Qualifies for Olympics and Wins World Title
Clinching her fourth world title win and qualifying for the U.S. women's Olympic surfing team, Honolulu-born surfer Carissa Moore is on a roll.
9 Peahi Waves You Have to See to Believe
One of Hawaii's premier big wave spots, Peahi, also referred to as Jaws, went off earlier this week on Maui.
4 Oahu Surf Spots Perfect for Beginners
From Diamond Head to Chun’s Reef, there’s a spot on all sides of the island for beginners to get their feet wet.
How Waikiki's Legendary Beach Boys Defined Aloha
The famed first generation of Hawaii beach boys offered the Islands’ earliest visitors lessons in surfing, paddling and Hawaiian culture.
Maui Surfer Girls Knows How to Make Surfing Fun for Everyone
With small class sizes and experienced instructors, this Maui surf school will get you standing in no time.
Big Island's Sacred History of Surfing and the Athletes Who Surf its Volcanic Shores
Though the Big Island lacks the world-class waves of Oahu's Pipeline, it has a unique history.
Little Rippers: Where to Teach Your Keiki How to Surf in Hawaii
Choosing the right surf break can make all the difference.
