Why is O‘ahus North Shore the world's big wave magnet?

How big do the waves get?

Why does it get so big?

Why do surfers choose the North Shore?




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Why is the north shore of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i,
the world's big wave magnet?


The famous surf in Hawaii occurs due to various favorable environmental conditions, from the geographic position in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean just on the fair weather side of the main storm track, to the ideal seabed shape for making the perfect peak, to the wave grooming, consistent offshore trade winds, to the small tidal ranges, and finally to the comfortable, “hang loose” tropical weather. It's ripe for picking October through April.
 
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