Tuesday December16日 2025年

Tako Poke Forever!

Round 1:  A beautiful start to the morning.  We surfed a secret spot so no photos.  Shoulder high, strong current, wild waves, and nobody out.  Perfect for Boot Camp!

Round 2:  Back to Bowls.  The winds calmed down so the waves got a lot cleaner.  And with all this rain, the water was a lot cleaner than I expected.

Perfect rides for Kato-san.  Surfing better than ever!

We saw 3 monk seals, 3 turtles, and a lot of waves.  Nobody out so we had the ocean all to ourselves.  It was a lucky day Kato-san!

Two days ago, we drove to the other side of the island, looked at the reefs, and just parked the car and swam out.  Zero expectations and I was just hoping to see one tako.  We ended up seeing 5, picking up 4, and this one was the biggest one I’ve caught in years.

A big tako like this is very powerful.  You don’t want it wrapping around your head because you’ll never get it off.  It’s best to keep it away from your body, kill it, and get ready for a lot of tako poke!

December 15, 2025 Hawaii Surf Report

Oceans Natural Art…

Good morning 4:15am.
North shore 8-12′.
Ala Moana chest high.
Diamond Head shoulder high.
South/West winds at 15mph.
Junky conditions.
Sun, clouds, and rain.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

East Side Rainy Day Sunday

Rainy day Sunday:  Big storm but it’s ok.  The darkest day of the year.  We’re going to hunt again!  

Above water dark and rainy, below water clear and calm.  

Mighty Mouse getting better and better.  Finding her own tako holes.

Another tako for another takoyaki party.  

This place has some beautiful tropical reef fish.  Pure nature on the East side of Oahu.