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.
Down on the beachfront at Ho'okipa Beach. The elongated outcrop of basalt in the foreground acts as a natural breakwater, providing some protection against the strong surf that would otherwise scour the beach of all its white sand. It also forms some very nice tidepools for those not inclined to surf.
Ho'okipa Beach County Park is located a short distance east of Pa'ia, north Maui.
A long-boarder catches one at Ho'okipa Beach, North Maui.
Down on the beachfront at Ho'okipa Beach. The elongated outcrop of basalt in the foreground acts as a natural breakwater, providing some protection against the strong surf that would otherwise scour the beach of all its white sand. It also forms some very nice tidepools for those not inclined to surf.
Down on the beachfront at Ho'okipa Beach. The elongated outcrop of basalt in the foreground acts as a natural breakwater, providing some protection against the strong surf that would otherwise scour the beach of all its white sand. It also forms some very nice tidepools for those not inclined to surf.
Down on the beachfront at Ho'okipa Beach. The elongated outcrop of basalt in the foreground acts as a natural breakwater, providing some protection against the strong surf that would otherwise scour the beach of all its white sand. It also forms some very nice tidepools for those not inclined to surf.
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