In Pictures: Captivating Sunrise and Perfect Hush of Waves at the Birthplace of Surfing Makes for a Perfect Day for the Sport

Tucked on the north side of Hawaii is a surfing paradise called North Shore, Oahu. The search for the perfect wave ends here, right on the shore of Oahu. Due to its scenic beaches and its glorious waves, many call it the “Heart of Hawaii”, a name it deserves. The North Shore provides waves of all kinds for all types of surfing enthusiasts. For pro surfers, it has glassy winter waves, and for beginners, the gentler summer swells are perfect.

Since the inception of the sport of surfing, photographers have been finding ways to capture the opulent beauty of North Shore, Hawaii. With the pearly waters, the beautiful greenery, and the scenic beaches, this place is a mecca for photographers. They flock to the venue from all around the world, hoping to get their perfect shot. Recently, a marvelous picture just like this was posted by a surf photographer, and it is a must-see.

The birthplace of surfing and its incredible panorama

In a picture posted by an account with the name ‘Dgphotography’ on Facebook, one can see a breathtaking sunset caught amongst the rolling waves. The picture, posted recently, was captioned “Golden sunrise” by the photographer, and no other description could be more apt. In the picture, the shimmering rays of the setting sun could be seen playing across the limber waves made by the fluid ocean. “Oahu, Hawaii” was mentioned as the location where the photo was taken.

The sunset was mind-boggling, with the sun visible through the canopy formed by the curling wave. In the distance, happy palm trees could be seen against the orange sky. Is there any surfing enthusiast who would not step on toes to rush to this beatific landscape of unmatched tranquility? That is the effect North Shore, Oahu has on everyone. Every year, crowds of surfers eagerly make a trip to Oahu to catch the perfect wave. Winter marks the beginning of major surfing competitions in Hawaii, all hosted on the beaches of the North Shore, which stretches up to 7 miles.

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Peak winter months bring many events to Hawaii, including the biggest of them all, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Between November to February, big wave surfers can go treasure hunting in the oceans of the North Shore. They are sure to find some gems in the form of humongous waves. Though, the waves can be as big as 30 ft, posing a challenge to even the most accomplished of surfers. However, that has never been a deterrent to people, who still travel thousands of miles to this location. After all, it is the place where surfing was born.

Tracing the history of paradise

It is said that surfing was prevalent in Polynesia and was brought to the islands of Hawaii by the Polynesians. However, it is in Hawaii that surfing really began to prosper. It was once a sport only reserved for aliʻi (Hawaiian royalty), which is why surfing is often called the “sport of kings.” As time went on, the sport was ultimately opened to everyone.

Hawaii is the place that is, therefore, said to be the genesis of surfing. The sport has been deeply entwined in the history and the culture of the place. With regions such as the Waimea Bay, and the Banzai Pipeline, it is no surprise that the North Shore has been historically famous among surfers. Generations of them have learned the sport and honed their skills on the waves of Hawaii. Oahu is truly a piece of heaven that escaped to bring joy to us earthlings.

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