Thursday January22日 2026年

Finding Greatness

It’s been hard to find clean water because of all the rain.  But when you do find it, it’s pretty amazing!  There are a couple of areas around Ala Moana that will always be clean 365 days a year.  This place never fails.

These girls couldn’t surf before.  They couldn’t snorkel before.  They were basically land lovers.  Haha.  And they both use to get really seasick on the boat.  But now, they are mermaids enjoying the ocean like never before.

Being calm, silent, and gliding with flow.  Looking for sea life and listening to the whales singing.

Surfing is the ultimate feeling.  Free diving is the ultimate feeling.  When you can do both in one morning, you’re going to have an ultimate day.

Celebrated another Moniz baby birthday.  The family is still growing and growing.  It’s cool to see 3 generations all in one house celebrating together.  These moment are priceless.

I have 5 nephews, 2 nieces, 4 grandnephews, and 4 grandnieces.  And more are on the way as we speak.  OMG, I feel so old!  Haha.

Instead of playing on electronic devices and watching tv, the kids are outside physically playing on skateboards, scooters, basketballs, and pulling wheelies on dirt bikes.  Everybody has some sort of natural talent and are pushing the limits.  That’s how you achieve greatness…

January 18, 2026 Hawaii Surf Report

Yesterday once more:  Dark and early dawn patrol.  

Kota-san the shadow surfer.

Good morning 3:45am.
North shore 6-8′ and good.
Ala Moana knee high and clean.
Diamond Head waist high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and cool.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Winter Coldness

Round 1:  Waist high waves and perfect.  Kota-san surfing on a good one.

Crowded winter days at Bowls.  

Mighty Mouse taking off on a right.

Smooth and safe landing.

Long rides and happy surfers today.  The cold winter mornings continue…