Rick Kane, a talented surfer, travels to Oahu, Hawaii to ride the big waves, but his lack of knowledge about local customs and habits causes initial struggles. After being robbed by a local surf gang, he meets Chandler, a famous surfboard shaper, who takes him under his wing and teaches him how to read the waves and the difference between true surfers and those who surf for fame.

North Shore
A young surfer from Arizona, fresh from a contest victory, sets his sights on Hawaii to chase his dream of becoming a professional wave rider and cashing in on the lucrative opportunities that await.