The Eddie Aikau Foundation Presents Rip Curl The Eddie Big Wave Invitational, In Memory Of Eddie Aikau
Waimea Bay, North Shore, Hawaii
Event Window: December 14, 2024 - March 13, 2025
"The Eddie" is a prestigious big-wave invitational surf contest, named in honor of the legendary Eddie Aikau. Aikau, a fearless lifeguard and surfer from Oahu's North Shore, became famous for his boldness in chasing the biggest swells and tackling the most treacherous waves
Opening Ceremony
The Eddie has a unique competition window from December through February, during which organizers and surfers closely monitor swell forecasts, waiting for the ideal conditions to run the event. To meet the criteria, waves must consistently reach at least 20 feet (Hawaiian scale), with the ideal swell pushing heights to 30-40 feet. If the conditions are right, the event is called, typically within the holding period from December 14 to March 13. This season's opening ceremony will take place at Waimea Bay on December 6, 2024, officially kicking off the contest window.
Eddie Would Go! - Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational pres by Eddie Aikau Foundation.
A new era in big-wave surfing at Waimea Bay begins now.
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“Stories from The Eddie” with Mason Ho & Friends
Join Mason Ho and other legendary surfers as they dive into the heart of one of the most iconic events in surfing — The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
2024 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Invitees
Aaron Gold
Annie Starr Reickert
Bianca Valenti
Billy Kemper
Bruce Irons
Chad Keaulana
Eli Olson
Emily Erickson
Ezekiel Lau
Felicity Palmateeer
Francisco Porcella
Greg Long
Ian Walsh
Jake Maki
Jamie Mitchell
Jamie O’Brien
John John Florence
Jojo Roper
Justine Dupont
Kai Lenny
Kauli Vaast
Keala Kennelly
Keali’i Mamala
Kelly Slater
Koa Rothman
Kohl Christensen
Landon McNamara
Laura Enever
Lucas Chianca
Luke Shepardson
Makani Adric
Makuakai Rothman
Mark Healey
Mason Ho
Matt Bromley
Moana Jones Wong
Nathan Florence
Nic Lamb
Paige Alms
Peter Mel
Ross Clarke-Jones
Russell Bierke
Taio Shipman
Torrey Meister
Tyler Larronde
Ha’a Aikau
Joey Cadiz
Eala Stewart
Ben Wilkinson
Grant Twiggy Baker
Koa Smith
Tiger Doerner
Michael Sanborn
Ivan Florence
Mikey O’Shaughnessy
Kala Grace
Barron Mamiya
Tom Robert Lowe
Alonso Correa
Othmane Choufani
Natxo Gonzalez
Isamu Sumi
Cristian Merello
Manny Resano
Conor Maguire
Izzy Gomez
Skylar Lickle
Tiare Lawrence
Andea Moller
Anne Dos Santos
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Winners
1985 - Denton Miyamura
1986 - Clyde Aikau
1990 - Keone Downing
1999 - Noah Johnson
2001 - Ross Clarke-Jones
2002 - Kelly Slater
2004 - Bruce Irons
2009 - Greg Long
2016 - John John Florence
2023 - Luke Shepardson
What's On:
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"Stories from The Eddie" with Mason Ho & friends - Dec 4th & Dec 7th. Learn More
How To Get To Waimea Bay:
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By Car: Waimea Bay is located approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Haleiwa on Kamehameha Highway. Honolulu, on the other side of the island, is a 34 mile (45 minute without traffic) drive away.
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By Bus: Waimea can be reached via public transit on Bus Route 60 from Haleiwa.
