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Photos: Kai Lenny catches north swell at Hoʻokipa ahead of this week’s Aloha Classic
Photographer Darrell Wong captured these images of Maui waterman Kai Lenny at Hoʻokipa during last week’s north swell. This came ahead of the Aloha Classic event at Hoʻokipa this week, happening Oct. 21- Nov. 1, 2024. Established in 1984, the Aloha Classic is the longest running windsurfing wave event, and is the final stop on the International Windsurfing Tour.
20th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem prepares youth surfers for success in life
The 20th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem was held May 4 and 5, 2024 at Ho’okipa Beach Park. The event, hosted by Maui surfer Ian Walsh is a nonprofit event that’s designed to hone the skills of up and coming Maui surfers, and prepare them for success on a larger scale.
Maui man reported missing after failing to return home from kayaking
Jerry Morgan, 63, of Kula was reported missing on Wednesday night Oct. 4, 2023 by his family, after failing to return home from kayaking earlier in the day.
Hoʻokipa, Baldwin and Kūʻau Bay beach parks remain closed due to high surf and flooding
Ho’okipa Beach Park, Baldwin Beach Park and Kūʻau Bay Beach Park will remain closed Monday due to high surf and flooding conditions.
Maui Ocean Safety crews conduct multiple rescues as XL swell peaks
Ocean Safety crews on Maui used rescue watercraft to make multiple rescues Wednesday as an XL swell peaked along the north and west facing shores.
Maui’s Baldwin and Hoʻokipa Beach Parks close in anticipation of XL surf, Kūʻau flooding reported
The County of Maui announced the closure of Baldwin Beach Park and Hoʻokipa Beach Park in Pāʻia today in anticipation of an extra-large north-northwest swell forecast by the National Weather Service.
Mayor Victorino says acquisition of 45 acres from A&B is now final
Finalizing the acquisition was the last step before establishing a North Shore Preservation Zone to include Baldwin Beach Park, Baby Beach (Wawaʻu Point), plus 4 acres of shoreline between Mama’s Fish House in Kuʻau and Hoʻokipa.
Multiple rescues launched as ocean goers get caught in large surf along Maui shorelines
Large surf on the North Shore of Maui has kept Ocean Safety Officers busy over the last couple of days. Rescues were reported at Kanahā, Hamakuapoko Point, Nāpili Bay, and DT Fleming Beach.
Maui council approves resolution to acquire 45 acres of A&B lands
Mayor Michael Victorino expressed appreciation to the Maui County Council for approving resolutions accepting the dedication of 45 acres of land from A&B Properties for parks and open space. The acquisition was finalized at the councilʻs meeting that adjourned on Monday.
Surf of 12-16 feet expected along north shores
Advisory level surf will occur on Kauaʻi this afternoon, on Oʻahu around sundown, and across Maui County this evening.
Brown Water Advisory for North Shore and West Maui
The island wide Brown Water Advisory for Maui has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory remains in place for the North Shore of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa and West Maui from Honolua to Kahekili “Airport” Beach Park.
Main Line Break Affects Water Service from Spreckelsville to Ho‘okipa
A water main line break has affected more than 1,000 customers and 50 businesses, leaving them with little or no water pressure while DWS work crews make repairs.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for North Shore Maui from Waihe‘e to Ho‘okipa
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore area of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch says heavy rain resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at West Maui and North Shore (Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa Beach Park) on Maui.
3 Divers Rescued 30 Miles Off Kahului
Safety crews retrieved three, stranded divers about 30 miles northeast of Kahului on Monday afternoon.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for North Shore of Maui
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to brown water off of Maui’s North Shore.
Brown Water: North Shore and NW Maui, Ho‘okipa to Kahana
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued along the North shore and Northwest Maui from Hoʻokipa to Kahana.
Multiple Parking Violations at Ho‘okipa Amid Mega Surf
High surf of up to 60 feet was being forecast for the north shores of Maui, attracting spectators and “triggering a multitude of illegal parking on the Hāna Hwy
Brown Water West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters at West Maui and on the North Shore from Hoʻokipa Beach Park to Waiehu.
Maui Brown Water Advisory: Waihe‘e to Ho‘okipa
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the North shore of Maui from Waiheʻe to Hoʻokipa.
