Waves and Winter in Hawaii

It is that time of year in Hawaii where the North Shore calls to locals, tourists, and of course surfers! We went out to view waves at the “open” of the season and I went recently with touring guests. 

Sunset Beach / October 2015

"Wave watching" is something that obviously fascinates many whether it is to watch the surfers perform amazing feats or to just enjoy the power of nature as the ocean reminds us that it is the never-ending master of the shoreline. 

Pupukea / October 2015 

The ocean cracks rocks, undermines hillsides, assaults vegetation, tosses wild animals (visit my NATURE - TRAVELING page to see this) and humans alike, and shapes our shorelines with its incessant pounding and surging. 

I love to sit and just watch the waves. One never imagines that there are so many shades of blue or that white foam could take so many forms and create so many powerful patterns. 

Turtle Bay / October 2015

For those who snorkel or scuba dive, view these photos of favorite snorkeling spots. 

There is Pupukea (Shark’s Cove) right at the beginning of October and Turtle Bay just yesterday.

My husband and I sat on Sunset Beach in October and watched the waves, surfers, and the sunset. What a way to end a day! Ah, the joys of living in Hawaii...

Sunset Beach / October 2015

[Please visit my NATURE - TRAVELING page (accessed on the sidebar) for photos and discussion of summer waves and wildlife in California and Oregon!]