How to longboard on Oahu’s north shore
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Longboarding fans practicing longboarding on Oahu's north shore are as common as surfboarders. There are some spots that are exceedingly attractive to the longboarder, though the sea can be rougher than most are used to.
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method
- Rise and shine. Get out early, as winds can often get in the way as the day gets older.
- Seek out the places that are popular with local Hawaiians and with the visitors. If a spot is attracting a lot of people, it must be doing something right.
- Puaena Point. This is a good place for the novice, as they can learn here in a shallow reef. More experienced surfers use this spot when the waves are too big elsewhere.
- Chun’s is more a hang out spot than a place for the serious longboarder. If you want to try out the waves properly, get here early.
- Laniakea (known as Lannie’s), is a ride for quiet days only. Fine when the surf isn’t too big, on bad days you can get caught in a tight right barrel.
- Val’s reef is a longboard ride at the speed of a rollercoaster, though only the experienced should try it on bigger days.
- Turtle Bay is a good ride on gentler days. Be sure not to miss it.
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- The north shore on very large days is not a happy place for longboards. Stay safe, go somewhere else.
- North Shore wipe outs can be more serious than in other places. Check with the lifeguards before going into the water.
- Maps with directions to the surf spots can be bought in any surf shop in Oahu.