Top Destinations Surfing

Oahu, Hawaii-North Shore

Hawaiian is the original home of surfing. The Polynesians began the sacred ritualistic sport here more than 500 years. Today, Hawaii is home to the majority of breaks of Big Wave surfing and some of the most sought after are in this island paradise.

The North Shore on the island of Oahu has gigantic winter waves is often "described as" wild water birds. The North Shore is about 20 miles of beautiful beaches open, produceMammoth waves 20-30 feet from October to February. The most famous of these breaks is known for `Ehukai Beach, all over the world as the Banzai Pipeline. These wild broken pipe on a coral reef that soils with less than 24 cm, and the waves are normally 10 feet high. This is the place where surfing legends made and broken.

Another North Shore big wave surfing spot is Waimea Beach. The Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Invitational will be held every year here with the requirements tree 20Feet or higher. Winter's Tale of storm surges is also one of the most dangerous places in the world of surfing. In summer the water is low and is a beautiful place for snorkeling, fishing and swimming.

Cape Town, South Africa-Jeffries Bay

With its mountain backdrop, incredible wildlife, beautiful coastline and the waves difficult, Cape Town and surroundings are paradise incarnate breaks for experienced surfers.

There are all kinds of secret breaks and leaveThe beaches along the South African Wild Coast. 375 miles west of Cape Town, Eastern Cape, home to Jeffries Bay, or J-Bay, as is known, is an unspoiled place to surf in line with famous curls. "Super Tubes" beach has perfect waves that are unique to anywhere else in the world. In July, the professional surfers come together here for the Billabong Pro tournament Other notable surf breaks Bruce's Beauties and Cape St. Francis from Endless Summer fame. Tourismdestroyed some charming J-Bay, but so cheap condos to the area emerged, affecting its natural beauty.

Watch out for sharks! This area has a reputation attracts sharks in droves from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The breaks in the area that will be completely powered Boneyards, dungeons, Kitchen Windows, Magna Tubes and ghosts. Some of these beaches can surprise you with a 'wave for a maximum of three minutes.

Half Moon Bay,Northern California-Mavericks

Seaworthy by the name of a pastor in 1961, this beach is synonymous with his break big wave surfing. It 'the only place you can find on the surfer diameter shaft 25-50 feet in winter, outside of Hawaii. The unusual rock formations under the water is the reason for this failure is Big Wave phenomenon, attracting many of the world's best big wave surfer Pillar Point Harbor, north of Half Moon Bay. Although Mavericks was appointed in 1961 and sailed throughOnly a few brave surfers for many years, now has become a popular destination for surfers who want to catch a big wave in California. In 1999, the first invitation only annual Mavericks Surf Contest was formed. This competition is the hottest names in big wave surfing 24 hours in advance to show tear, and can leave with cash prizes. A crowd of over 40,000 spectators gather to watch the surfers in cold water, unpredictable and strong current conditions make this paddle-inCompetition.