The biggest surf since 1969 pounded the North Shore of Oahu yesterday, with waves to 50 feet temporarily closing 12 miles of shoreline Kam Highway from Haleiwa to Kahuku. With a brief lull of 30 foot surf today, the forecast is for even bigger waves tomorrow. Thanks to Captain Bob at Sunset Beach for the below photo:
Organizers of the Eddie Aikau big wave surf contest have given a green light for Thursday (tomorrow) morning, meaning if conditions are right, The "Eddie Would Go" contest will be held for only the ninth time in 30 years.
A mini-city is being assembled at Waimea Bay complete with grandstands. 30,000 spectators are expected for the invitational only "Eddie", which is only held when waves are consistently 40 feet for six to eight hours.
With this assemblage, if you live on the North Shore like Captain Bob, you likely won't be driving anywhere tomorrow.
Apparently the Eddie may be viewed online at the World Surf League Website.