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Maui surfers Levi Young, Kai Paula thrive at Sunset Pro pres. by HIC

Maui’s Levi Young (HAW) also put on a clinic in his Round of 96 debut, accruing an remarkable 14.65 and 8.25 of his own with a dominant forehand attack. The now 18-year-old witnessed his older brother, Cody, win this event in 2019 and that helped spark ambitions of his own. 

Hawaiʻi Surf Team beats 45 countries to win 2022 world junior championship in El Salvador

At the 2022 International Surfing Association’s World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador, the Hawai’i Surf Team beat 45 countries to win the team title — and Luke Swanson and Wahiawā’s Ēweleiʻula Wong won individual gold medals. 

VIDEO: Shane Dorian’s Pe’ahi Quiver & Board Collection

Ever wonder how many boards professional surfers have? The answer varies with the individual, but quivers can fill an entire room. Like any professional, one…

Ian Walsh’s Distance Between Dreams World Premiere

Last night, Ian Walsh and crew absolutely took over the MACC for the world premiere of his new film, Distance Between Dreams. The premiere was a major success..

Maui Surfers and Iconic Wave Triumph at XXL Big Wave Awards 2016

Known as the Oscars of big wave surfing, the XXL Awards acknowledge both men and women who risk their lives chasing monster waves all over the globe in search of the biggest and best rides.

Shane Dorian Talks Peʻahi “Jaws”

The first Peʻahi “Jaws” swell of the 2014 – 2015 winter swell season drew out the world’s best big wave surfers including the Big Island’s Shane Dorian. Meteorologist Malika Dudley interviewed Shane about the experience.

Jaws Surfer Wins Ride of the Year at Billabong XXL Awards

Kailua-Kona surfer Shane Dorian won two Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Friday in Anaheim, Calif., including Ride of the Year for his epic paddle-in performance at Jaws in Peahi on Oct. 9, 2012.

2013 Shaping Up to be a Good Year for Surfing

The new year has begun, but some things will hopefully never change. Namely, wintertime northwest swells. 2013 already looks like it will be a good year for surf with plenty of fairly large NW swells lining up for Hawaii.

Jaws Round 2?

Another big northwest swell is expected to bombard the islands and could produce another chance to ride Jaws.

World’s Best Paddle Jaws for 2 Days in a Row

All of the best big wave surfers in the world and the Maui crew were ready for the early season massive NW swell that awoke Jaws for the first time this winter.

VIDEO: Rowley Paddles Into 50-foot Surf at ‘Jaws’ Maui

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.”

PHOTOS: Big Wave Surfers Paddle 20 ft. JAWS

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

Maui Photographer Catches the Big Wave

Maui is at the forefront of the big wave surfing scene and many Maui big wave surfers such as Laird Hamilton have become household names. Now, Maui has a new big wave icon to add to the line up: photographer Batel Shimi.