Hi guys - I'm off to Hawaii in mid march and would love to get some Stand up Surfing in. I'm not super experienced but have got to the point where I am comfortable with head height or a bit above waves on the face. I realise that Hawaii can be huge at that time of year so was just wondering whether anyone with local knowledge could let me know if there are some little breaks around when it's pumping or if I am best off leaving it to the big boys lest I end up going home with a few kilos of coral wedged inside me.

Would appreciate some advice, have found a thread already on where to hire SUPs.

Cheers

Ben

There is waves all over the island it just depends on wind, swell size and direction.
Even if it is 20ft you could find a head high wave.

Ben which island are you going to, Oahu ????

Yep going to Oahu as we are only there for 5 or so days. I would also appreciate knowing whether it is worth hiring a car and actually staying near some of these spots or if it is all pretty accessible anyway?

Also, if there are any local legends it is worth getting a SUP surfing lesson from I'd be interested.

Thanks for the advice

Ben

Ben
around waikiki you can try kaisers,out the front of the marina at the Hilton Hawaian village or Rice bowl which is out the front of the hotels, down past the zoo area.
I used a local guy for lessons Kai Sallas and would recommend him. For boards I used Moku , nothing flash, boards wise but convenient and stored the board there for a week or you can store at your hotel.

I would hire a car, Oahu is a great palce to explore as well as surf,

respect the locals, surf waves well within your ability, just sayin,

Hire your board from koaboardsports.com/ just behind the Hilton in Waikiki a fraction of board cost on the beach , very good quality plus you can change them when ever you want. Re the car hire very expensive to park so just do a day hire. There is plenty of surf straight out front at Waikiki all within range on a Sup including the ones RobMch mentioned. Queens and Canoes are the most friendly but it is a zoo with punters of all breeds out there , be prepared for party waves .

The locals can be nasty at times just pay respect and wait your turn on those outer breaks and surf to your ability. Most locals don't wear leg ropes but make sure you do. Lesson wise I wouldn't bother , the waves are so easy and long at Canoes you will improve really fast , plus most of the instructors are just young mainland Americans on a working holiday.

North Shore:- Surf n Sea at Haleiwa is the spot to hire and a great old school surf shop , the whole town is just so cool and great waves , again pay your respect in the water. www.surfnsea.com

It's a beautiful spot and a great family holiday.

Thanks for all the info... just one last thing on the locals. Is it a case of smile, stay out of their way and don't drop in on them or a case of If they want the wave just let them have it, even if it's yours?