Makaha

Makaha is where big wave surfing was born—the historic west side point break where Hawaiian legends first challenged overhead-plus surf and changed the sport forever. This powerful right-hand point can hold massive surf, producing long, clean walls that peel toward the beach with the kind of raw Hawaiian power that demands respect. The annual Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic celebrates the wave's heritage and the local community's deep roots here. Makaha is off the beaten path for most visitors, but for those seeking authentic Hawaiian wave culture, there's nowhere more significant.