Ho‘okipa Beach Park is located on the north shore of
Maui,
Hawaii,
USA. It is perhaps the most renowned
windsurfing site in the world. The waves there are largest during the winter, and break across a system of
reefs that extend across the bay. During the summer the waves are smaller. Ho'okipa is ideal for windsurfing because of its large, well-shaped waves and strong winds. The name Ho‘okipa means "hospitality" in
Hawaiian. While ever-present strong winds and powerful currents do not make the beach a place for beginners, experienced surfers and windsurfers flock to Ho'okipa for recreation and for windsurfing competitions.
