My Quintessential Surf Spot
All surfers seem to have their favorite spots but the quintessential surf spot of Oahu is North Beach. Because of its location on Kaneohe Marine Base this spot is at times barren and on epic days there is about 20 surfers maximum. As you walk onto the beach, signs are stuck permanently in the sand saying, "High Surf", "Dangerous Shore break", "Strong Current", but this just adds the quintessential features of this surf spot. This spot is not just quality because of its isolation from the rest of the island but there is never a day that it is flat. Like most surf spots they need a ground or wind swell to cause wave action but at this spot when the rest of the surf breaks are flat, tiny swells are joined together to break at this special spot. My favorite type of wave is a very fast, hollow, and at times crumbly for airs. North Beach is just that, along with its awesome rights and lefts, the water is consistently clear even if waters are turbulent. At the spot where you catch the wave, the bottom is about 15 feet and covered in coral but as you travel to the inside it becomes a sand bottom. This is good because you never have to worry about scratching yourself or your board on the reef.
This spot is very quintessential to me because it is such a special place. This place was also very sacred to the ancient Hawaiians because it was used as a burial area. Once walking down onto the beach you will be in awe at the waves power and beauty.

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