When I woke up at 2:30am this morning to check the waves, it looked almost flat. So yes, we were all surprised to paddle out and see such big waves like this. Nakahodo-san chose the perfect board to catch the biggest wave of the day.
It was by far his best performance on a longboard. We were all so stoked for him. 
Hashimoto-san got lucky too. Perfect size waves to practice speed, power, and flow. 
It’s always hard to wake up early but once you ride a wave into the sunrise like this, it’s always worth it. Hashimoto-san was enjoying the ride along with the view.
Starting off on a 11’0 longboard, and now riding a 5’11 shortboard. That’s what you call progression. 
Very smooth progression. 
We went back out this afternoon and the waves were still pumping. 
Perfect for Ideguchi-san’s first Hawaiian surf session. He arrived today and this is what he came here for. That is what you call a soul surfer. More photos tomorrow morning. Goodnight.
