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High Surf Warning issued as NW swell builds to 35 feet

Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet today and 25 to 35 feet by Tuesday are expected along north facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui.

Eli Hanneman soars into US Open of Surfing Semifinals

Maui surfer, Eli Hanneman’s highly-anticipated breakthrough in 2023 now takes him into the Semifinals for a Finals Day showdown where he will face two-time US Open of Surfing winner Kanoa Igarashi (JPN). 

Surf documentary reminds audiences that political conflict cannot stop surfing

“Keep It A Secret,” a documentary by Sean Duggan, recounts the emergence of surfing in Ireland and explores how amidst political and nationalist conflict, the unwavering influence of surfing on the island could not be stopped.

WSL: Tyler Wright and Felipe Toledo win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Tyler Wright (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, the fourth stop on the World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour. 

High Surf Warning Extended to Friday Morning

A high surf warning has been extended to 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, for the North and West facing shores of Molokaʻi and the North facing shores of Maui.  

Elevated East Shore Surf Through Thursday

Surf along affected shoes will be 8 to 12 feet through Wednesday, lowering to 6 to 10 feet Wednesday night. Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

Beachfest2020 presented by Positively+Kai and Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center

The 23rd Annual Pā‘ia Bay Beachfest, Beachfest2020, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 and 26, 2020.  

Baldwin Park Closed Due to Heavy Rain, Flooding

Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia on Maui’s north shore, is closed today due to heavy rain and flooding.

Small Trade Wind Swell Forecast on East Side

A small trade wind swell is forecast along east facing shores. This should pick up some Friday and into the weekend as our winds pick up in speed.

Wilkinson and Smith Survive Early Elimination at Corona Open J-Bay

The Corona Open J-Bay, ran through the opening two heats of Round 2 before being called off after the inconsistent conditions at Jeffreys Bay failed to improve.

Rookies Dominate Round 3 of Outerknown Fiji Pro

Hawaiʻi’s Sebastian Zietz advances through to the next round as the only Hawaiʻi contender remaining after winning his heat against Wiggolly Dantas (BRA).

Reigning World Champ Florence Advances Directly to Round 3 in OK Fiji Pro

Reigning World Champion and Jeep Rankings Leader John John Florence of Hawaii advanced directly to Round Three of the Outerknown Fiji Pro.

Outerknown Fiji Women’s Pro Final Set for Sunday

Courtney Conlogue (USA) and Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) will battle for the event title in solid six-foot Cloudbreak in front of the world’s best male surfers.

PREMIERE: Pro Windsurfer Sarah Hauser’s “Girl on Wave” 4/21

On Friday April 21st, Professional Windsurfer Sarah Hauser will premiere her new film, Girl on Wave at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The film follows th…

PHOTOS: First Big Swell of the Winter at Pe’ahi

As expected, the largest swell of the early winter season brought a XXL swell to Pe’ahi today. The front kept conditions pretty sloppy…

Maui’s Young Surfing Talents

A fun slide show featuring some of Maui’s best up and coming young surfing talents with photos submitted by OneMore Photography  

Layer and Lenny Advance to Finals Day

Maui surfers Kai Lenny and Albee Layer advance into the semi finals at the WSL Big Wave World Tour event, The Puerto Escondido Challenge.

Harnessing the Power of the Wind with Surfer Tatiana Howard

It’s safe to say that Tatiana Howard is happy pretty much anywhere she can see the ocean. She calls herself a Maui mermaid who loves surfing, kiting and windsurfing. She’s also the founder of The Butterfly Effect, a worldwide movement meant to empower and inspire women around the globe through water sports. The first Butterfly […]

Kelly Slater’s Artificial Wave Company Sold to WSL

This partnership can change the face of surfing for land locked territories and area’s that do not have the access to the ocean as coastal states and countries.

Maui’s Albee Layer: “In Between Giants”

In this new edit titled “In Between Giants,” put together by Take Shelter Productions, Albee is seen at some of the most challenging and treacherous waves around the island.
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