HUGE!
Good morning 6:20am.
South shore down.
Waist to chest high at Ala Moana.
Shoulder high at Diamond Head.
Trade winds at 15mph so nice off shore conditions.
Clouds, sun, showers, and welcome back rainbows!
Going surfing.
Have a wonderful day!

wow, i got the front row seat today for the contest. super stoked to spend 4 straight hours on the back of the water patrol jet ski enjoying the day, the waves, and the surfing. Kyle was my driver and we kept talking and talking about surfing, diving, and fishing. super cool guy!

it’s days like this that i’ve been waiting for ever since these kids were in their diapers. to see my 2 little nephews so grown up and on top of the hawaiian surfing world makes me so happy. Seth and Isaiah Moniz in the finals of the pro am. it all started with 48 top pro surfers, and these 2 kids got 1st and 2nd in the whole contest. i couldn’t be any more proud then i am now.

super stoked to see the girls in the girls division surfing so good too.

and super stoked to see the women in the womens division surfing so good too.

and the juniors ripping!

the men ripping too!

and my favorite heat, the masters! all friends and all good people.

1st place Seth Moniz! the youngest, and i think the hungriest.

then i took my skateboard and went to the other side of the park to check out my friend Brandon and his super cool house on wheels! he told me it’s for sale and if i had a place to park it, i would buy it right now! if you’re interested, let me know and i’ll hook you up with Brandon.

then they were getting the lantern ceremony ready for tonight. gosh, i wish i could have stayed but i was so tired and sunburnt. 4 hours straight on the jet ski, 400 photos taken, lots of excitement watching all my friends compete. what a wonderful day here in hawaii.
and wanted to welcome back the tradewinds! cool and offshore for the next 4 months!

Isaiah Moniz in the Final!
Awesome surfing, excitement, and great results.
Full gallery coming soon!
Pro/Am Division:
1st: Seth Moniz
2nd: Isaiah Moniz
3rd: Flynn Novak
4th: Kekoa Cazimero