Home to the late surfing and lifeguard legend Eddie Aikau, Waimea Bay's huge surf is legendary. The shorebreak was at least 10 feet, and the waves on the outer break were topping the 20 foot level. The energy was unreal!
Waimea Bay, Winter Swell Slamming!
Beach Closed |
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No Swimming |
You don't want to get caught in the rocks |
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Big Boys looking for some serious surf |
The white tail trailing a surfer as a 20 foot monster bares down |
Gnarly Shore Break |
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The Real Deal Baywatch
When the beach is closed, the lifeguards mean it. An unwitting (and probably mostly stupid) tourist attempted to body surf the shorebreak. In a matter of minutes he was caught in the rip, which quickly pulled him toward the rocks on the left. Two lifeguards swam in, and a third went in on a longboard. The chopper was called in, just in case.
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Email me! Mitch Lum