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Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

By Ryan Hailstones
March 6, 2026
Surfing Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu

Whether you're a first time surfer, or an experienced waterman, the North Shore of Oahu is the most legendary surf destination in the world! Go ahead and ask anyone who knows anything about surfing, and they will surely know of the North Shore of Oahu. 

From October - April, the North Shore of Oahu is hit hard by winter storms that brew up from thousands of miles away. With no land mass in its way, the swells travel for thousands of miles until they unload on the reefs of the North Shore. The waves on the North Shore is a said to be the most powerful in the world, with many days waves reaching 30-50 feet high! 

Kala Grace in a Pipeline Barrel
Kala Grace in a Pipeline barrel

 

3 of the most famous waves in the world are on the North Shore! Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Sunset Beach. At any of these surf spots, you can get the best wave of your life, or the wipeout of your life! If in doubt, don’t go out! Sometimes its best to watch the pros in action from the safety of the beach, you might even get to meet one of them as they walk by you!

Kala Grace standing tall in a Pipe wave
Kala Grace standing tall in a Pipe wave

 

If you’re a beginner surfer and wanting to surf the North Shore, it is best to contact a professional surf instructor.  North Shore Oahu Surf School is amongst the best in the world! It is founded by Pipeline Specialist Kala Grace, who is an amazing human in and out of the water. Kala is a Native Hawaiian from the North Shore, and also began teaching surfing at the young age of 15 years old! With legendary surf family members such as Derek and Michael Ho, Kala was destined to be one of the best surfers in the world. 

During the winter months when the waves get big, Kala and his surf school will take you to Pua’ena Point where the waves remain small and are perfect for learning and riding your first wave. In the summer months, he will take you to Chuns Reef on the North Shore, where even when the surf report calls for flat waves, there are still fun yet small waves to ride there. 

surf lesson north shore

No matter the time of year you come, North Shore Oahu Surf School  is ready to take you surfing. 

If you want to combine an adventure day and also surf on the North Shore, we can connect and make that happen! The ocean is calling. Lets go!

Surf Lesson on the North Shore