On Friday, February 3 a good wave was still hard to find, but when wind speed dropped and waves could reach their full potential, a congregation of afternoon surfers rushed to Ho’okipa and Lanes.

Waves at local big wave surf spot Peahi (Jaws) were smaller than many expected Wednesday morning.

When the wind blows in too strong for good North Shore surf, some surfers opt-out on bigger, messier waves for smaller, better formed waves at West Maui surf spot Honolua Bay.

Though surfers of all ages convened for a worthy session at Tavares Beach in Kuau on Wednesday afternoon, the majority were groms, spotted ripping waves alongside the pros.

Franck Berthuot met with Maui Now to speak about how he went from a passionate hobbyist to a highly-sought surf, underwater, and fine art photographer.

Meola met with Maui Now to share a little bit about his personal life from both in and out of the surfing spotlight.

North Shore surfers convened at Hookipa Beach Park to surf of 8 to 15 foot afternoon waves.

Several known Maui surfers scored big waves at Honolua Bay in this video, shot and edited by Matty Schweitzer.

The paddle-in feat in conditions described as 50-feet-plus, is considered a first for an Australian, according to Rowley, who called the ride “unbelievable.”

On Wednesday, January 4, talented big wave surfers both new and familiar paddled into 15-20 foot waves until the early afternoon.