by Georgie Henderson

Created on: June 09, 2010   Last Updated: May 11, 2012

One of the main attractions centralized around Honolulu real estate is the fact that there are many different places for surfers to catch the best wave. This is due to Honolulu’s location at the coast of Hawaii. For those who need a break after exploring the Honolulu real estate available, many options are available.

For the skilled surfer, there is Ala Moana. A symbol of the wonder waves of South Shore, this very competitive bowl is reserved for the locals who know their way around the inside of that bowl, as well as for those who are skilled with a

shortboard. The bowl is a section that was formed in between the Pacific Ocean and the boating channel for the Ala Moana. Located near a lot of Aloha Tony's Honolulu listings, surfers can enjoy waves of up to twelve feet in height. There is a steep takeoff, so be warned.

Surfers who prefer longboards can take on the Diamond Head Lighthouse area, though shortboard surfers are also welcome. Sharks are potentially a risk in this part of the ocean, but it is otherwise an excellent venue for surfing. Those who are more intermediate with their skills will enjoy the waves creeping up to a mere six feet in height, and they can also take in the wonderful view across three reefs.

One would be remiss to neglect promoting Waikiki Beach as a venue for surfing. Not only is this good for shortboards and longboards alike, but beginner surfers can find solace in this spot, known for its great capacity for teaching potentials to learn how to surf. This is arguably the most popular and famous surf beach ever, even outside of Hawaii. These waves are small but packed with quality. Learn to surf in the outer reefs.

Intermediate surfers of both short- and longboard variants can enjoy the good waves of Kewalos. Aside from the sandy beach and the large lagoon – which comes with numerous different takeoff points – there are reefs roughly 300 yards off of the shore and include many different sections and peaks. Additionally, surfers can enjoy plenty of concessions, Magic Island, tennis courts, Baby Haleiwa, Marine Land and the Bamburas. However, beware of sharks.

Makapu`u offers a very popular and famous spot for bodysurfing and for bodyboards across its golden sand beach of half a mile in length. On the easternmost point of Oahu, the breathtaking views of the black Ko`olau cliffs come into play. Bodyboards are the only kind of surfing that can be done in these ocean waves, and the bodyboard will only be accepted if there

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