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Review:
Located on Oahu’s windy North Shore, Waimea Bay is a beautiful beach with wide stretches of fine white sand perfect for sunbathing and picnicking. During the summer, the waves subside and make the waters great for swimming. Youngsters love to jump off the large volcanic rock outcropping in the bay. The surf can pick up suddenly, so it is important to pay attention to the warnings posted on the beach.
In the winter, Waimea is the place where surfing pros come to catch the next big wave. In the 1950s, during the rise of big wave surfing, Waimea Bay was the place where experienced surfers started to challenge the powerful waves every winter brings to Waimea. Today, the Big Wave season that starts in Hawaii in November and lasts until February brings the best surfers from all over the world to Waimea. Waimea Bay is one of three Oahu beaches that host the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
61-031 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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