With 50mph wind gusts this morning, I guess everyone decided to stay home.  Except US! 

I’ve never seen the parking lot empty like this on a summer day.  We were the first surfers out in the lineup so we scored!

Another beautiful morning as things started to lighten up.

Nakahodo-san paddling for a wave in the dark. 

Beautiful surfing this morning!

Even though it was really windy, it was really clean.  Perfect morning conditions.

Nakahodo-san with the wave of the day.  Nice take off, bottom turn, three cutbacks, and then to the airport heading back to Okinawa where another typhoon awaits.  Safe travels buddy!

The Hawaiian Honu – Symbol of Wisdom and Good Luck

Good morning 3:10am.
HIGH WIND WARNING!
Ala Moana chest high and windy.
Diamond Head overhead and windy.
Super strong trade winds up to 50MPH!
Sunny and windy!
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

This morning was even darker than yesterday morning.  You can’t see the waves coming so you’re pretty much going by feel.  It’s very hard to surf in the dark but once you ride a wave, it feel incredible.

As it starts to get a little lighted,  you can start to recognize familiar faces.

Then Boot Camp begins.  Better catch the wave because I’m riding right behind you.

The morning colors are so beautiful.  Conditions too.

Nakahodo-san’s backside riding is getting better and better.

Round 2 was windy and wild!  There were only a few hard core surfers in the whole ocean but when you know how to search for the good waves, you will be rewarded.  It was amazing!