Moments before the waiting period closed for Hawaii's "Go Big" Moment Award came to a close , a final submission came in at ...

Waimea Bay is sacred ground in big wave surfing. It is the site of the world’s most prestigious surf contest, the annual ...

As the surf increases further ... Easy: But when the Bay is breaking, parking in the Waimea Bay parking lot and along Kam Highway can become nearly impossible.

The 2025 World Surf League Championship Tour kicked off ... a shark was spotted at Waimea Bay, prompting warning signs to be posted on the sand. According to an alert from officials: “An 8-10 ...

Big wave surfing is one of the most extreme and awe-inspiring action sports in the entire world. These surfers not only push the sport to its outer limits but a ...

Or perhaps to surf Sunset and experience the very reefs where ancient royalty once rode. Could be to watch an “Eddie Swell” explode across Waimea Bay from the safety from the beach — maybe ...

Yet I always come back to the same hidden spots, and every time, I'm reminded that Oahu doesn't deserve its Waikiki tourist trap reputation. If navigated right, it can offer the best of both worlds: ...

If you’re feeling adventurous, I suggest starting your day at 8:00am—traffic can get bad in the winter months, especially during the big surf contests. You’ll want to visit Waimea Bay early ...

Pack a picnic, take a swim and enjoy the surroundings. Also leave time to visit Waimea Bay Beach across the highway. – Sharael Kolberg, Contributor, Travel Not only is Waimea Valley a beautiful ...

Waimea Bay is sacred ground in big wave surfing. It is the site of the world’s most prestigious surf contest, the annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, although the event has only run 11 ...