Maui Surf

Though the waves seemed powerful and enticing for some North Shore surfers, only one lone rider could be spotted fighting the current at Ho’okipa on Monday afternoon.

A large swell promised to bring 15 to 20 foot waves today to Maui’s north shores and 12 to 16 foot waves to east shores – a warning for some, but an invitation for others.

Ho’okipa Beach Park’s first official stand up paddle board competition, the Kekoa Ink Koa Bowl Stand Up Surfing Event, took place on Saturday, February 25.

Maui Now met with the Angulos to discuss their lifestyle as professional windsurfers and water-sport gear entrepreneurs.

Maui surfers Albee Layer and Billy* shared their opinions with Maui Now on how surf politics work on the north shore, where the waves are as big as some surfers’ egos.

With mast-high waves and winds over 25 mph at Hookipa Beach on Saturday, February 11, windsurfers took the risk as a challenge and sailed out.

Strong winds ruined big wave surfing potential on the North Shore today, but West Side surfers at Honolua Bay snuck in a satisfying afternoon session.

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.

Surf is expected to be in the 12 to 20 foot range along the north facing shores, and 8 to 12 feet along the west side, dropping below advisory levels by daybreak on Friday.

The forecast calls for 25 to 35 foot surf along the north shores, and 15 to 25 footers along the west shores. As large swells approach this winter season, big wave surfers are monitoring conditions for size and consistency on Oahu’s North Shore.

Both Ho’okipa and Baldwin Beach Parks were packed this weekend with holiday beach-goers celebrating the end of last year and the beginning of the auspicious year 2012.