Maui’s a special kind of magic. If you’re someone who prefers sliding down smooth faces on a single fin instead of chasing barrels, you’ll be happy to know there’s a solid range of options when it comes to finding the best longboard waves in Maui and Hawaii. I’ve spent a good amount of time on … Read more
I didn’t go to Kaanapali to surf. I went to draw. But after a few days sketching from the sand and watching the waves peel off the reef, I couldn’t resist paddling out. I’d always pictured Kaanapali as a resort-heavy stretch of west Maui with calm, tourist-friendly waters – and in many ways, it is. … Read more
I’ve surfed longboard waves in some truly unforgettable places, but nothing hits quite like Hawaii. If you’re chasing the best longboard waves in Hawaii, this guide will help you go beyond the obvious and find the kind of experiences you’ll still be thinking about when you’re back home and rinsing the salt out of your … Read more
I didn’t plan on scoring perfect longboard waves in Oahu. I was mostly there to draw, wander, and maybe catch a mellow session or two if the conditions lined up. But what I found completely shifted my idea of what the best longboard waves in Oahu really looked like. It wasn’t all crowded breaks and … Read more
I’ve ridden longboards on every major island in Hawaii. Kauai stays with me the most. It’s quiet there. The kind of quiet that settles in your chest. The reefs shape waves that roll in slow and steady, and the beach breaks stay gentle. It’s a place made for a log. If you’re looking for the … Read more