Author Archives: Gary Kewley

CSO (Chief Surfing Officer) of SNN (Surf News Network). Reporting surf for over 3 decades for the Aloha State.

JAWS CRACKS

XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1…plus some classic commentary.  Published on Feb 13, 2016 XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1 02.10.2016 CRACKS: Luke …Read More »

Sunset Beach proves the star of the show yet again

  The new West swell provides perfection on Day 2 of the Sunset Beach SUP Pro Photo: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League It was a day …Read More »

Day 3 of 5 of the 40th Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic

Surf’s 4-6′  the 16 sec WNW. Smooth offshore Waves occ. on the outside Bowl with long rides into the inside Bowl  for the BIG Weekend …Read More »

Sunset Beach Pro sees spectacular conditions as the World’s best step up for Stop 1 of the 2016 Stand Up World Tour

All Photo credit: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League A magical day at Sunset Beach as Friday saw immaculate conditions set the stage for an epic first day …Read More »

Nick Lamb from California is the new Titan of Mavericks

Northern Californian Nic Lamb won the prestigious big-wave surfing contest known as the Titans of Mavericks Friday. Lamb, 27, outlasted 23 competitors and a big …Read More »

Image: Upper ocean heat anomalies along the equatorial Pacific = El Nino

Possible transition to El Nino’s Sister, La Niña (The Girl) conditions shifting this fall Surf News Network 12 February, 2016 – Indicative of a strong El Niño, sea …Read More »

Mark Healey Would Go

Big Wednesday did finally get BIG and Backsider Mark was charging hard as usual. Surf News Network, 12 February, 2016 – There was no Eddie Wednesday. The …Read More »

Some great action captured at Da Bay

Surf Shooter Terry Reis was there at the late NW peak late in the day Big Wednesday 2/10/16. He broadcast live over the WWW for …Read More »

Happy Belated 44th

The amazing Kelly Slater turned 44 on BIG Wednesday. He’s doing pretty good. Photo Mr. Slater. Credit Todd Glaser Who doesn’t wish this man a …Read More »

Peahi Bites down on Big Wednesday 2/10/16

While Waimea reached 20′ max with far more 15-18′ sets ridden…it was the Jaws of Peahi that reached this NW’s maximum of near 30′ local …Read More »

Thousands get ready for Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic in Good sized Makaha!

This weekend there’s no doubt: Buffalo Would Go. And The Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic Will Go Off in 5-8′ classic Makaha surf! Sunday see’s a new …Read More »

The Titans of Mavericks Will Go Friday!

This Storm will be a more direct hit than we had for the Our Bay. Half Moon Bay in Northern California is home to Mavericks, …Read More »

QUIKSILVER OFFICIALS CALL ‘THE EDDIE’ OFF DUE TO SMALL SURF

SNN: Surf will reach 25′ this afternoon for top reefs. Just not in time for a full day of Eddie. The next slight chance looks …Read More »

Mav’s Day was last Thursday Feb 4, Hawaii’s will be this Wednesday-Thursday.

This week may be our last big shot of El Nino NW with surf expected to reach 20-30′ Wednesday afternoon for top reefs. The models …Read More »

In case you missed it…

Football game saps Bay Area resources, no Mavs comp in epic surf. So what. Question: Which wave is heavier? Peahi or Mavericks? Or to put …Read More »

Kelly keeps it powered by the sun

…for his Central Valley wavepool! Power company offers solar power, Kelly & Co sign on Surf News Network, 5 February, 2016 – San Francisco – Approximately …Read More »

Jaw dropping is right!

Three days of perfection as the trifecta of Pipe, Backdoor and Off The Wall were at their all-time best. Featuring Kelly Slater, Jamie O’Brien, Sebastian …Read More »

Meet at the Turtle Bay Resort Helipad

Surfrider Oahu, The North Shore Community Land Trust (NSCLT) & the Energy Excelerator are proud to host our first cleanup of the year at Kahuku …Read More »

Opening Day of the Turtle Bay Pro and 2016 Stand Up World Tour

Beautiful conditions proved  the star of today’s action as the World’s best stepped up to do battle in clean, overhead surf. WIth a truly international …Read More »

Kelly Slater Takes Volcom Pipe Pro in Epic Showdown

Kelly nailed his 10th Contest victory at one of his favorite places on earth. Kelly Slater found his way back in the winner’s circle for …Read More »

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