The islands are also open to north swells originating from the north from November to February, which bring ideal surf conditions to the islands’ north coast zones. It is the northern storms that help ...

Canoe surfing, particularly aboard the outrigger style of boats, is one of the oldest forms of riding waves. It dates back to the ancient Polynesians, through the beachboy era in Honolulu, and ...

California quickly morphed into the center of longboarding culture. Surfboard shapers like Hobie Alter, Greg Noll and Dale ...

Lifeguards at beaches in Oahu’s Waikiki area on Monday pulled 100 people from big waves and rough currents, officials said. The rescues came as a big swell churned up in the waters off New Zealand hit ...

It’s being called a profound tragedy that’s left the Maui Police Department heartbroken. An officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday night, the first shooting death of an officer on the ...

An accomplished surfer and occasional actor died after sustaining fatal injuries in a shark attack off the island of Oahu in Hawaii, authorities said. Tamayo Perry, 49, was also a professional ...

For centuries, Hawaii has been the spiritual home of surfing. On these volcanic islands, surfing isn't just a sport—it's embedded in the culture. That's likely because some of the greatest waves in ...