E he’enalu me ka ho’ihi (Surf with Respect)

THE CARDINAL RULE

Beginning surfers should surf where the waves are softest and most forgiving. ONLY THOROUGHLY COMPETENT SURFERS SHOULD SURF THE PEAK OR CRITICAL SECTION OF ANY BREAK. This is where the fastest waves are, plus it harbors the most advanced surfers and the most powerful impact zone. It is not a safe area for learning to surf.