Hawaii

If you’ve ever YouTubed “surfing in Hawaii”, you might be thinking that there’s no way you could ever survive those massive waves. But the beautiful thing about Hawaii surf is that it brings people together, and that includes people who want to learn to surf. 

The Hawaiian people have a deep connection with the ocean, so you should consider yourself lucky if you get the chance to learn the basics of surfing from an islander local. And if you’re already comfortable with your skills, there’s no better place to test these skills than in Hawaii.

Hawaii surfing quick facts

Most important first

The destination

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USA
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Oceania
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English
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1.5M
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25-30 °C
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Around 25 °C
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Varies
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$100 and up

The surfing

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80
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Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro
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$500 and up
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$200 and up
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$20 and up
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$75 and up
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$100 and up

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Local details

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40 Mbps
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Good
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Yes
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Great
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Good
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Great
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$10 and up
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$3 and up
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Okay
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115V, 60Hz

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