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!

View of Waimanalo, and Oceanit Pier

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. 

Waves near Makapuu

The waves appeared to be coming into the shoreline near Rabbit Island.  In almost 30 years I can't remember seeing it this big.

Makapuu with Big waves, honolulu surf 

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.

 

Sandy Beach, Big surf on Oahu, Honolulu Hawaii

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!

Danger - Orange flags for current & surf

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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13 Comments on Dude! Surf's UP!!! Makapu'u and Sandy Beach, EAST Shore Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii

JAN
07
2007
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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!
2:44am • #1
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I think I had a near death experience at Makapu'u as well.  We used to watch the tourists flounder at Sandy's while listening to AC/DC's Back in Black...  Those were the days.  Soooo glad we survived it!

I think I'll have to do my own Pidgen to the Max dictionary next.  Whaddya think?  Wanna collaborate? 

 
3:12am • #2
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Who da guy? Who da guy, Andy Bumatai? How come I see you, you no recanotice me?
3:14am • #3
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Okay this is scary, NOW we are definitely dating ourselves.  My preference is to say who is Andy Bumatai.? The reality is:  You no tink I no da guy, but brah, I soo know da guy.  you no stay... but he stay funny li' dat.  Ho you one funny da kine haole li'dat.  I no can win... ;>  I am soo out of practice.  Maybe we need a network that we can only speak in pidgeon in .  That way we can sharpen our skills! FO REAL! 
3:41am • #4
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I can't get over the pictures.  Very, very beautiful.
7:39am • #5
Surf`s Up! I`m moving...
8:27am • #6
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Kelly - gorgeous pictures!!  I've been to Hawaii twice, and would love to go again.  Just beautiful!!

Ann
9:29am • #7
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THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!! Those are beautiful shots! 20' waves would make my knee caps tremble.  I'm going to send MR. Surfer, Nick M. over here.
9:31am • #8
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OK Kelly.. that settle's it.. you have shown this little Floridian the goods. prepare for me to crash your place! I will be disguised as a rich buyer with flip flops, tattoos and piercings,.. looking for ocean front props.. only a property with good surf out back will do. I will be needing to surf the spot before seeing the property from the exterior. I need to compare at least 50 spots, er uh,.. properties and will need sleeping accomidations consisting of a small matress, a mosquito net, drinking water and all the fruit you can eat. including those precious pineapples, sista.  Who ate my pinapple?  I did, Mr Big Samoan dude. I'm not a haole.. I'm latino, bruddah! OK amigo?   - the prior sleeping accomodations will be placed in a pick up truck so I can be mobile. A $1,000 food coupon for FoodLand (need to socialize you know).. Also, I will be requiring the following quiver (or collection of boards for the haoles -mainlanders):

  1. A 5'11 shortboard, for the fun, little, goofy style stuff.
  2. A 7'6 mini-gun for the fun but bigger stuff.
  3. A 8'0 gun with rails for barrels, for mo' bigga, hollow stuff
  4. A 9'6 longboard at least 3" think and 22" wide at the middle for my soul riding
  5. A 11'0 or bigga, made from real wood for the super soul, retro style vibe so I can do handstands out there.
  6. A hallowed out tree, OG style canoe for fun (see#7 below)
  7. Permission to take tourists out into the water to freak them out.
  8. A jet ski to explore the islands, with a souped up motor, safetly lines and waterproof camcorder.
  9. 10 friends to have as my entourage and to accompany my 10 wives.. (cause I roll like that)
  10. Snorkel, mask, fins to explore the depths of the calm areas.
  11. For you to read my blog about surfing and real estate. (find it.no spamming here, sista)
  12. A sector 9 skateboard and a map to the hills to ride down the roads.. (Plus knee, elbow and wrist protection.

You WILL comply or I will cry. do dont want to see a grown man cry.

(just kidding about the wives.. I have 1 and she rocks. But I do need party buddies!!!
11:13am • #9
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I knew you would dig this Nick!
11:27am • #10
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Absolutely incredible pictures, thanks for taking the time to share.  I love the ocean and the tranquility and danger it represents.  I wish I could be there right now!
12:18pm • #11
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Beautiful pictures Kelly, nice post
3:16pm • #12
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11
2007
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I wish I was there.  We're getting more snow tomorrow to add to our 3 feet outside the front door
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