Honolulu (KHON2) — Eddie was able to go.
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is officially on yellow alert as the northern swells surge at the end of this week.
Six years have passed since Waimea Bay last called the day when John John Florence won a record contest in 2016.
Chris Owens, the contest’s main forecaster, says it may not be the standard 20-foot Hawaiian size normally required for the contest, but Friday’s conditions may be consistent and well-maintained. There is sex.
“The only problem with this is that there is some swell collapse as we approach the island, but looking at the model, there is a very big wave towards the island, which begins to collapse about 500 miles before Kauai. You can see that this is more than in the 15-foot range, “Owens said.
The swell may not reach the norm, but Owens says the organizer Clyde Aikau may still want to get a green light.
“Clyde wants to do that when it’s 15 to 20 feet instead of 20 feet plus. You can also get out there and use a small board to run Lippin instead of surviving in Waimea. You can, “says Owens.
It’s been a long time since the contest was last held, and the family wants to honor Eddie. Owens also believes there will still be spectacular shows.
“Obtaining the world’s top surfers in Eddie like John John Florence, he can do miracles even on small days.”
2015 Big Wave World Tour Champion McAkai Rothman said he would support Clyde’s decision.
“I personally don’t think it will be done, I don’t think it is, but whatever happens, I 100% support Uncle Clyde in their decision no matter what it is. “Rosman said.
He added, don’t worry about 55 surfers being ready.
“Big wave surfers who are either 100% ready or not ready have no off-season.”
This is likely to be the last chance of a contest for this period ending on the 28th.
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