The Surf Blog Spot

When surfers think of Waimea Bay, they imagine deep, heavy, extra large pounding surf.  This is true during the winter months on the North Shore.  But, sometimes people visit Waimea Bay for a picturesque vacation spot.  This is evident during the summer months. 

Whether you are travelling to Waimea Bay during the winter or summer months, make sure you stop by the most famous bay.  Waimea Bay, also known as Waimea Bay Beach Park, is located on the North Shore of O’ahu and the local translation of Waimea means “Red Water.”  The water picks up a reddish tint due to the iron oxide found in the volcanic soil that flows down from the mountains by the Waimea River.  When the surf is calm during the summer months and surfers are getting surfing fever, they might pray to the rain god.  The rain god might listen and deliver a promising deluge up in the Waimea Valley Mountains.  After the heavy rains, a huge mass of water from the Waimea River starts to form and needs an exit strategy.  Sometimes this is not so easy.  Sometimes the Waimea Bay beach acts as a natural barrier inhibiting the “Red Water” flow.  When the natural dam can not take anymore pressure, it gives way to a wonderful natural standing wave.  This is where Bruce Irons and other aficionados take time away from their busy work schedules and let loose.