The tradewinds that consistently bath the islands of Hawaii bring with them huge power. Power that sailors have been using for literally centuries. Windsurfers are more recent on the scene but utilize the wind in a whole different way. They strap a surfboard to their feet add boom with a sail, and their off to enjoy both the power of the wind and the power of the surf.

If you’re a windsurfer you’ve probably had conversations about windsurfing in Hawaii. Oahu, Maui, and Kauai all have very popular spots where windsurfing communities have popped up. Everyone knows each other, helps each other out while their on the water, and talks about the last great wind and surf day they had.

Hawaii Windsurfing Spots

Some of the best places to windsurf in the islands is right on Oahu. Both Kailua is probably the most well known and most consistent of the spots in the islands. On a good tradewind day, you’ll find the beaches littered with windsurfers preparing their sails and boards for the day.

Another good spot on Oahu is Diamond Head. This has more surf and can be nuts given the right direction of wind and some big surf. You can sit up at the point and watch windsurfers dodge surfers in the waves and catch huge air off the face.

Maui and Kauai both have some great spots as well. Check Hanalei Bay on a windy day or the north shore of Maui for some extreme windsurfing. Just be careful out there.