Hawaii
snorkeling
body surfing
Oahu Waikiki Beach (South Shore)
Lifeguard on duty? Yes For beginning/experienced bodysurfers? Both, but best for beginners.
Conditions are almost always good somewhere on Waikiki's beaches for bodysurfing ... especially for beginners. The simple rule here? Always take note of and obey posted warnings regarding surf conditions before heading into the waves.
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A guide to Hawaii's best beaches for bodysurfing
by: Derek Paiva
posted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Hawaii_best_beaches_for_bodysurfing Hapuna Beach
Big Island of Hawaii
Hapuna Beach (South Kohala Coast, off Queen Kaahumanu Hwy)
Lifeguard on duty? Yes For beginning/experienced bodysurfers? Both.
The Big Island’s most popular bodysurfing beach is also one of its most beautiful—a half-mile stretch of white sand dunes with the most crystalline surf on the South Kohala Coast. Surf here is almost always ideal for bodysurfing. Beginning bodysurfers, however, should stay out of the water during occasionally higher surf sets.
beaches
Hanalei Bay Beach, Kauai
by island
Lanai
Hulopoe Bay
best snorkeling on Lanai
Kauai
Hanalei Bay Beach
Maui
snorkeling
Honolua Bay - The diversity of marine life is second to none
Kapalua Bay - A calm sheltered cove, ideal for snorkeling
Turtle Town Maui & Maluaka Beach - My favorite snorkeling beach on the south shore
Kaanapali Beach - Black Rock - Rated one of the top beaches in the world
Ahihi Kinau Reserve - Protecting our marine life for future generations
Molokini - Possibly the clearest water in all of Hawaii
body surfing
http://www.mauiinformationguide.com/best-beaches.php
Ka'anapali 'Dig Me'
- Hamoa Beach. The ever popular Hamoa Beach is one of the best Maui bodysurfing beaches. Bodysurfing requires large waves and Hamoa Beach offers some of the biggest waves in all of Hawaii. There are no lifeguards on this beach so use caution when bodysurfing.
- Baldwin Beach. The beautiful Baldwin Beach is another one of the best Maui bodysurfing beaches yet it may not be around too long in the near future. According to the Hawaii PV Coalition, Baldwin Beach is one of the beaches Maui stands to lose because of rising sea levels due to carbon dioxide emissions. Bodysurfing Baldwin Beach is a must if you want to get in on the action before it’s too late.
- Mokuleia Beach. If you’re looking for the perfect beach for bodysurfing during the winter, then Mokuleia Beach is the perfect destination for you. Be sure to dress accordingly when bodysurfing during the harsh winter months as the water can get quite chilly.
- Kapalua Bay Beach. Located in west Maui, Kapalua Bay Beach is another one of the best Maui bodysurfing beaches. If you don’t mind crowds, Kapalua Bay Beach is the perfect bodysurfing destination to be.
- Honolua Bay Beach. Honolua Bay Beach is not only one of the best Maui bodysurfing beaches, it’s also one of the most beautiful boasting crystal clear waters, an abundant marine life, a rocky shore line, and lush, green vegetation. It's remote destination also makes it a great beach to bodysurf in Maui. If possible, plan on bodysurfing this area during the summertime as you’ll experience greater visibility than during the wintertime.
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