John Florence surfing Backdoor, 2017 - Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Located at Ehukai Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, this wave is a combination of beauty, power, and risk. When the powerful North Pacific swells arrive between November and February, the North Shore becomes the global epicenter of surfing and bodyboarding. Athletes, photographers, and fans travel from all over the world to witness the spectacle created by waves like Backdoor. Jamie O’Brien in

Rocky Point, Haleiwa, Hawaii - Via Surfline Just a few minutes from Pipeline lies Rocky Point, a surf spot that forms part of the famous stretch known as the “Seven Mile Miracle,” a concentration of world-class waves that attracts surfers from every continent each year. Unlike some of Hawaii’s giant breaks, Rocky Point typically offers more accessible wave sizes while remaining just as technically demanding. The wave breaks over a shallow reef and features multiple peaks that

General view of Pipeline in Hawaii, December 20, 2013. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Surfing in Hawaii is one of the most incredible and powerful experiences in the world because, unlike other countries, waves here don’t depend only on local wind, but on swells that travel thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean. However, to understand the forecast, it’s necessary to learn how to read several key elements. When checking a surf forecast, one of the most i

The Pipeline sign, USA, November 28, 2018. Photo: Ryan Miller / Red Bull Content Pool Talking about surfing worldwide inevitably means talking about Banzai Pipeline. Located on the north shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, this wave has become one of the sport’s most iconic stages and a must-reference for understanding surf culture. Pipeline sits in front of Ehukai Beach Park, on the famous North Shore of Oahu, an area considered by many to be one of the world’s surf capi