Going to Hawaii for first time and would like to watch some big-wave surfers. Is February a good time?
2006-08-08 17:34:50 · 7 answers · asked by Jay C 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
If you want to see big surf go earlier in the winter like November and December. There are a lot more frequent swells coming in November, early December.
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing waiting period starts November 12 - December 20. The Triple Crown consists of OP Pro (Nov. 12 - 22, 2006), O'Neill World Cup of Surfing (Nov 24 - Dec 6, 2006) and The Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Master (Dec 8 - 20, 2006). The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, a big wave riding contest, held in surf larger than 20' (translating to wave face heights of more than 30 feet), starts their waiting period in December and ends in the end of February. But this contest has been held only 7 times since its inception in 1985.
2006-08-09 21:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bogeythedog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
February is a great time. The waves start to pick up in November and die down in March. Don't get me wrong, other months of the year have large waves, but you just can't beat those Winter swells.
2006-08-13 00:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Reeny120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a perfect time to go and see some big wave riders. The winter swells should becoming around that time to couple months before. Winter Season is perfect.
2006-08-09 12:30:08 · answer #3 · answered by localgirl420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
February is excellent! The waves are largest on the north shore in the winter months.
2006-08-09 00:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by szydkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feb. is excellent.North Shore about 10-20 miles, Nov. starts, Dec. more swells, Jan., Feb., more swells, March slows down, but it varies from year to year how many storms in the Pacific Ocean. All up to Mother Nature.Jaws on Maui, outside Peahi, 40-60 ft. Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, Pipeline, 15-20 ft., outside reef tow in, 20-40 ft.
2006-08-09 20:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Maui No Ka Oi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
winter time north shore its killerz it goes up to like 15 feet sometimes
2006-08-11 15:38:40 · answer #6 · answered by karissa86167 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that the winter months are the best!!
2006-08-11 16:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by gloria381948 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋