The sand berm behind the current beach sands marks the point where waves generated by the most severe storms drive sand and debris high onto the shoreline. Another older berm a few meters inland marks the location of an older beach. Kanaha Beach, North Maui.
A satellite image of Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui. The strong wave breaks that make this beeach popular with board and wind surfers is evident.
Surfer at Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui.
Surfer at Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui.
Surfer at Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui.
Surfer at Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui.
A crowded Fall day at Ho'okipa Beach, north Maui.
Junior sets the pace for his papa's run. Kanaha Beach, North Maui.
Paunau Beach Park -- Looking northwest toward Lahaina. One of the many small pull-out beaches south of town. Local fishermen and families with children use this and other parks around Lahaina.
The sand berm behind the current beach sands marks the point where waves generated by the most severe storms drive sand and debris high onto the shoreline. Another older berm a few meters inland marks the location of an older beach. Kanaha Beach, North Maui.
The sand berm behind the current beach sands marks the point where waves generated by the most severe storms drive sand and debris high onto the shoreline. Another older berm a few meters inland marks the location of an older beach. Kanaha Beach, North Maui.
The sand berm behind the current beach sands marks the point where waves generated by the most severe storms drive sand and debris high onto the shoreline. Another older berm a few meters inland marks the location of an older beach. Kanaha Beach, North Maui.
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