North Shore (Oahu)

[1] It is a prime spot for competitions due to its close proximity to the beach, giving spectators, judges, and photographers a great view.

Due to its natural environment, proximity to Honolulu, and large waves, the North Shore is a popular area for filming.

The North Shore only houses one large commercial hotel, the Turtle Bay Resort, which also has two world-class golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and George Fazio.

[6] The surf during the winter months regularly cause flooding along the North Shore, which may lead to temporary closure of Kamehameha Highway, erosion of some beaches, and take a toll on oceanfront homes.

[7] North Shore is known for its extreme high surf in the winter season, starting around early November and possibly lasting to as long as June or July.

[9] Because of this extreme size and power that occurs every winter, coastal erosion increases and can pose a great threat to houses along the shoreline.

[10] Moreover, these intense swells also cause the tide to rise to unusually high levels, further contributing to coastal erosion and also leading to major flooding throughout the North Shore.

As our ocean waters continue to get hotter due to climate change, it expands resulting in the rising sea levels.

Moreover, this erosion can permanently change the beaches and surf breaks on the North Shore because of the severe amount of land lost.