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 ...

In an effort to protect the natural splendor of Pe'ahi on Maui's north coast, county officials have purchased the land surrounding the wave for $9.5 million. The 267-acre plot of land will remain free ...

Most days, 44-year-old Brazilian Michaela Fregonese juggles the same responsibilities as any parent: running her small travel agency, shuttling her son to and from soccer practice, and squeezing in a ...

Everyone has seen the classic Hollywood blockbuster "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic movie about a terrifying, unpredictable, man-eating shark. And just when you thought it was safe to get ...

5 best Hawaii surf spots — Surfer Damien Hobgood rides a huge wave during the Billabong Pope Masters at Pipeline, Oahu, in 2012. Located on the island where modern surfing was developed, Pipeline is ...

Hawaii high schools are still working on forming their own surf teams for spring competition, but all five athletic leagues will be represented at America’s first statewide surfing championships on ...

Ty Simpson-Kane was surfing off the North Shore of Maui when he was met with a super-sized wave, sending him tumbling. Ty Simpson-Kane was surfing off the North Shore of Maui when he was met with a ...

The tricky thing about surfing, especially in big waves, is that there’s a finite number of opportunities. At some spots, surfers might get one shot a year at a sizable swell. Some years, maybe even ...

A surfer navigates high surf on Maui at Pe’ahi Jaws Surf Break. A high surf advisory has been issued for the north-facing shores of most islands, effective until 6 p.m. Friday due to a large, ...

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 ...