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Hawaii Maui
Hey, a great spot to skimboard, which most of you may know, is Big Makena beach in Maui, Hawaii. The shores have a great slope and are very wide. The waves are BIG (twelve feet) and are great for skimboarding on. Makena isn't ever very crowded, however there are some big rocks in certain spots, but are easy to avoid. Makena is easy to get to... just pick up a local tourist guide and follow the road to Big Beach Makena. Very good skimboarding and great people! Submitted by : Kevin R. KevinLQHS@Hotmail.com Kaanapali This spot has very very good sidewash and is often not crowded if you go during the afternoon. however there are some locals, but they are nice. Kaanapali has a very powerful break and a variety of tricks can be preformed Right in front of the Kaanapali Alii Hotel, Westin Hotel, and even down by the Hyatt Lahaina Good beachbreaks all the time. First BIG
swells of winter and summer are the best. Tubes, tubes, tubes!! Incoming
tides are the way to go. Crowds suck, alot of rich assholes who
think they own the beach. Watch out for the Maui boys; Brothers
Skim(Barry and Andy Bleecher), Tom Cooper, Elijah, Shawn Erwig, and the
rest of the boys!! From Lahaina(west side),Maui. Go north to
Kaanapali on Honoapiialani HWY(only one road). Turn left at
Kaanapali and look for the Condo Kaanapali Ali'i. Go to a beach access
at the Ali'i or at the Marriot. Oahu Oahu Synopsis There are many Skim spots on Oahu, just not too
many skimmers, surfing is so big here it overshadows us. That's OK
though, more skim waves to go around. One important thing to remember,
THIS IS NOT LIKE THE MAINLAND USA. IF YOU GET TOO CLOSE OR HIT A LOCAL
THEY WILL DO YOU BODILY HARM IMMEDIATELY!!!!! On the South shore On the West Shore On the North Shore On the East shore These are mostly State or City beachparks which are all listed on maps. Submitted By: hiscotty@yahoo.com The North Shore Aloha my name is Warren Young and I live on the north shore of the island of Oahu. As far as being a skimboarder goes I think I am the only person who skims out here. I love it! miles of great skimboarding spots. Interestingly enough the killer skim board spots often run parallel to the killer surf spots here. I mainly skim board at Sunset Beach, Ehukai Beach, and Waimea bay. I have only skimmed out here so I don't have any where else to compare it to. To me this is like living in skim-paradise! Sunset Beach has all kinds of very powerful waves that tube right on the sand and that also peel perpendicular to the beach. Pipeline is an amazing skimboarding wave. Constant shifting sand bars form mini-sand bar point breaks that can give up 30 yard tubing rides! The epic nature of Waimea Bays' surf break is equaled on the shore break. I have witnessed solid 6 foot (Hawaiian) rideable shore break tubes that I have yet to ride. There is also a very nice side wash at Waimea bay. Some times the sand gets so big and steep out here that dropping in on the sand feels like dropping in on a 20 footer! any way hopefully this surf report will be helpful to others . aloha warren young Submitted by: warren young <majic_co@yahoo.com> Sandy Beach & Makapu'u There are two places that I consider kick-ass for skimming in Hawaii. The first is Sandy Beach. This place has got the most brutal shore break I've seen. It's extremely powerful and tends to be somewhat misleading. It doesn't jack up until it gets within 50 feet or so from the shoreline but when it does, hold on to your nutsack. The amount of tricks I guess are limitless, but most guys keep busy just trying to stay on the board. This place averages 2 spinal/neck injuries a MONTH. When I say be careful, I'm not fu*!ing around. The only drawback to Sandy's is the weekend crowd. Lot's of stupid people (tourists) enjoy swimming in the shore break, which probably accounts for the high injury rate. Try to avoid them because we all know how lifeguards can be sometimes. Basically, if you're coming from Honolulu, just take H1 east. Keep going straight, into the mountains, and you won't miss it. It's a straight shot right from the city, and if you pass Sandy Beach you'll come across another skim spot called Makapu'u. It's pretty similar to Sandy's, but it's one of the few "bodyboarder only" breaks in the state. This wave is more predictable than Sandy's and tends to be cleaner too. It's located in a small bay-like area surrounded by mountains, so I don't imagine wind will be much of a problem. In both spots, wait for that high tide surge to come through( i.e.. go at low tide and wait for high tide). Submitted by: Brian <briand@aloha.net> Oahu Synopsis I have been skimming for about 10 years now and Hawaii is the best place I have encountered so far. The waves are just awesome, they are clear blue, not green like some other spot and most of all the water is warm. For hardcore skimming action I definitely recommend Sandy Beach on the south shore. It has a crazy shallow break. Incoming high tide is the best time. Holds to about 5ft solid and rideable in the summer time, but Sandy's is not to be messed with. I'm spend most of my time on the north shore, from Waimea all the way up to Sunset, the beaches are endless. It's up to u to find your own spot. Most of the time I am at Waimea. Lots of chicks and the break is awesome but I would not go in over 6ft. The lifeguards close the beach and then Waimea shorebreak is a mean bitch. Incoming high tide is the best time. Nice slope , plenty of speed , u know the rest. As far as that other kid Darrell, I've never seen you at Waimea yet.. wassup?. Just want to say hi to my little buddies, Mike and Brian. Hit the beach see ya at Waimea!!! aloha Submitted By: leftgunz@aol.com Waimea to Kheiki My name is Bryan Phillips and I have been skimboarding for about two years now. I think the north shore of Oahu is a great place for skimboarding. My friend Micah and I have skimmed the place ranging from heights of 1-5 feet. Any bigger than that breaks too far out, unless there is no sand bar it will break right on shore. You can skim there anytime as long as the lifeguards don't kick you off the beach. The only bad thing, there are a crap load of people swimming right were you skim. I recommend that you go out early in the morning or late in the afternoon. I have skimmed that place like the wedge in Newport. It is good for going both directions front-side and back-side. Keiki beach is another great spot for skimming. There are no crowds at all, crystal blue water, and the shorebreak is really powerful. It is great after a huge swell creating a good sand-bar. After the surf is big you have to watch out for rocks. The waves sometimes have a good side wash creating open toobs right off shore. Waimea is real easy to find. If you are coming from Honolulu, just take the freeway north to the north shore, and ask any gas station on the north shore were Waimea is. Keiki is another story, once you are out on the north shore you have to go past Waimea. Then if you go into the food store on the right they will tell you where the beach is. Submitted By: Spongr@hawaii.rr.com Pounders Beach Pounders is a great spot for not only for skimming,
but sponging and bodysurfing as well. The break is really big and
strong, mostly shorebreak, and it's a nice Hawaiian curl. In the
summertime is usually when Pounders is at it's best for skimming.
In the winter it will sometimes get too big for anything, so plan
accordingly. Usually it has a couple of college kids hanging
around it, but not really much of a crowd. Also, the sand can get
extremely soft (like quicksand) in some spots, so look out. Pounders is about 1 mile south of BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center on Kamehameha Highway (83). There's a small parking lot and a few palm trees, but not really any major distinguishing landmarks. It's easy to find, though, just keep your eyes open. Submitted By: sirchode@hotmail.com Poipu Beach (Sheraton) This spot is outstanding for skimming. It has nice shorebreak and sometimes barrels. the only regret is when you get sort of far out it get rocky on the right left side of the beach. This is the beach where all the locals skimboard. In the summer time in the afternoon it get a little crowded. It’s an outstanding spot. You take the 520 south make a right turn the keep going for a few miles then turn left and go south and then another left and keep goin like 2 miles til' you see the Sheraton Hotel sign. Park in the parking lot next to the Sheraton. Submitted By: soccersurferMCD@yahoo.com Hanalei Bay(In front of pier), Kauai When driving up to the north shore, just keep going. When the signs says Hanalei bay. Turn off there and go down the little town. When you see the shop called "kai Kane" surf shop, take a right just before Kai Kane surf shop. You will know where you are if you see the little pier. If you get lost, just ask a local and they will tell you where to go. Submitted By: skimmerman07@yahoo.com Hana Beach, Maui This beach has killer barrels. None stop sets keep on coming in. There are a few rocks to the right but they are easy to avoid. This is a great spot on the north side of the island. Take the road to Hana and make a right on just past the little town (hasagawas). This beach is the only sandy beach in Hana so you won’t have trouble finding it. Submitted By: soccersurferMCD@yahoo.com Napili Bay This beach has awesome waves. It’s better for beginners to skim there. Its usually like 2-3 foot but sometimes it flat so its and on and off beach. In the day time there are tons of tourist so I like going late in the day. This beach has better waves in the winter and fall because it’s located on the North side of the island. >From Kahului (airport):Take the 350 south then
get on the 380 south again then take a right onto the 30 then go north
‘til you see a sign that says Napili. It’s a hour drive. >From Wailea: Take 31 north then take a left and
take the route from Kahului. its a 45 minute drive >From Lahaina: Take the 30 north until you see a
sign that says Napili bay. It’s like a 10 minutes drive. Submitted By: soccersurferMCD@yahoo.com Kailua, Kona Hawaii Magic sands/ White sands One of the only skim spots on the big island.
Waves can get to 20 ft in the winter. (Only skimboard at 5:00,
because that is when the lifeguards leave)! When you skimboard
don't talk to any of the locals or look at them! If you do,
they'll yell to leave! Also don't hit any of the local kids, their
parents will either sew you big time, or beat you! This is a great
spot, just beware of the locals, they don't like skimboarders! Just look in advertisements or ask people, just don't tell why you want to go there! Submitted by: marksmithjr@epix.net |
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