When I read the paper this morning, there was no mention of impending high surf on the South Shore of Oahu. Not that I was looking for it since winter months are the time for Oahu's North Shore to shine whether it be the Triple Crown of Surfing, or Eddie Aikau Big Wave International Surf Contests. Granted Eddie Aikau's contest takes place when the waves are 20+ feet or more.... but it sure was big for the South Shore today!
I grabbed the camera after I dropped my client's off because I have not seen this is some time. 8 - 10 foot waves on the southeast shores today. Amazing stuff.
The waves appeared to be coming into the shoreline near Rabbit Island. In almost 30 years I can't remember seeing it this big.
Behold the giant hurricane in the water. There were actually youngsters surfing in this mess. It was at least as dangerous as it appears. I have witnessed tragedy in these seas on this beach long before today.
To say the surf was BIG on Sandy beach would have been a gross understatement. 1/6/2007, Kelly Mitchell, Honolulu realtor Oahu Hawaii. Wow!
Notice the orange flags at Sandy Beach. Orange Flags denote the dangerous conditions of the surf. If you have not surfed in Hawaiian water before make sure to observe the conditions and current as well as discuss the conditions with the lifeguard. Too many people have been a victim of their own egos.
Respect the ocean. It is far more powerful than any of us will ever be.
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Ahhhh, Makapu! What glorious memories! I almost drowned at Makapu! I was a total novice, more like an idiot. My first time on a bogie board, I asked a local, "Hey, Brah! How do you ride this bogie board?" He said just to paddle out a little ways and catch the first wave. Well, this was definitely NOT the beach to catch your first bogie board wave! The first wave curled about 20 feet over my head, and slammed me to the ocean floor. It took every ounce of strength to make it back to the beach. The local was just laughing!
Stupid Haole!