Waimea Bay pt.1 The Jumping Rock

Waimea Bay is mostly famous for its gigantic surf. However, If one is to come to Waimea they are most likely going to see a calm ocean with no waves. Waimea Bay is a deep water break, which means it takes a pretty big swell for it to even have waves. Luckily Waimea has a [...]

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Go Surf

  Here at Backpackers Hawaii anyone can test there skills at surfing! Wether you are a beginner or an expert it is the best place in the world to surf. This surfer was taking on a barrel at one of the most popular waves in the surfing world, Pipeline.    

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All I Want For Christmas is….THE EDDIE AIKAU CONTEST!

The Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay, is one of the most prestigious contest for big wave riders. In memory of the legend Eddie Aikau, the contest feels different than any other event. Only the best surfers are given the honor and chance to compete and prove themselves on the North Shore’s [...]

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Vans Triple Crown of Surfing RESULT RECAP… For those who missed it.

During the months  of November and December it means one thing here on the North Shore; The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.  The whole place comes to life as people from all over the world flock to the seven mile miracle to watch the greatest show on Earth.  With so many people on the North [...]

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This is Why You Don’t Have to be Good at Surfing to Love it

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I need the sea because it teaches me

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