Welcome to BigWavesHawaii.com

Why are the waves on O‘ahu's North Shore so giant?

How long does it take us to get to Pipeline from Waikiki?

What does it cost to watch the big wave surfing events?

What days are contests held
on?

Where can we stay if we want to be close to the big waves?

How big do the waves really get?

Can you recommend a
few visitor / spectator / safety tips?

Jodi Wilmott
Long Time Surfer & Media Director

The huge waves of Oahu's North Shore, in Hawaii, have made it a 'Mecca' for big-wave surfers and spectators. With the most reliable, largest waves on the planet, it's little wonder it attracts so much attention. Now you can get all the big-wave info right here at bigwaveshawaii.com .

If you're planning a trip to see these waves for the first time, you're in for a treat and we're here to help you maximize your experience with honest and useful information than can make your visit exceptional.

Whether you call yourself a surfer or you've never set foot in the ocean, you can share the "stoke" of big waves! If you don't find the answer to your big wave questions here, just send an email and I'll find out for you. Better yet, drop by one of the events and say hi!

It's beginning to feel a lot like summer...
The big swells are on the wane. While we are still enjoying the occasional day of 6-foot-plus surf, the giant swells of the Hawaiian winter are dissipating.

The day's are getting longer on the North Shore, and that means just one thing to big wave riders: start doing something else... and the craze this year is the old beachboy style stand-up paddle-in surfing. Check out c4waterman.com to see what we're getting excited about!