Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

You’ll need a surf vacation after this…Single Fin highlights

…of the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy 2019 Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr, Matt Wilkinson, Kai Lenny and Mohamed Fayaz take to Sultans surf break …Read More »

Seth Moniz’ Latest Edit…

Unreasonably High Perfect Grab HAMMAH TIME presents: FRUITION A video directed by Cole Yamane featuring Seth Moniz. Crowd Handler

The 18th Annual Duke’s Oceanfest kicks off Saturday!

Duke’s OceanFest honors Kahanamoku’s spirit and life as a supreme natural waterman. He first became famous for breaking world records and winning several Olympic gold …Read More »

Part 1 & 2 of Ala Moana July 14th

Mahalo to SurfCityHawaii “Ala Moana Bowls 10 -15 ft -media says- and a few sets came through that did not disappoint. Perhaps looked bigger to …Read More »

You wanna do what Mason does…

While we wait for reinforcements…Rip Curl invited our friend Sheldon Paishon and Mason to the Padang Cup this year in Bali, Indonesia.

A surf flick by Orion Owens starring Noa Mizuno

A surf flick by Orion Owens Shot in Honolulu, Hawaii. Footage by: Kalani Minihan Mason Rose Noa Mizuno Music: Gene Dunlap – Party In Me

How To Surf Small Waves | And Why You Should Do It More!

This Aussie has some good concepts in many areas of surfing. Here’s one of the foundational courses. “How to surf small waves really well. It’s …Read More »

Last couple days with Flossie…she’s going to try to give us a hug before saying goodbye. Read below…

Flossie cranked out the 6′ East for us first on the Big Is then Maui and then on O’ahu midday Sunday….today it’s down but still …Read More »

Eat Local to Benefit Surfrider + Don’t miss the monthly meeting, tonight!

Traveling Plate features 100 local restaurants featuring a locally-sourced dish or beverage on their menu, with proceeds from that item benefitting Surfrider’s Hawaiʻi Chapters. Order the Traveling Plate special at …Read More »

Sage Erickson beats Courtney Conlogue to Win and Yago Dora takes out Liam O’Brien on Finals Day at the Vans US Open of Surfing Presented by Swatch

10,000 Points On The Line Toward Championship Tour Qualification Sage Erickson And Yago Dora Victorious At Vans US Open Of Surfing Presented by Swatch  Erickson Claims …Read More »

Flossie nears and whips up the Hilo and SE Buoys verifying the Warning Level Surf for Windward shores of Big Is and Maui.

7′ 14 sec at Hilo which rapidly rose since 6pm Saturday nite and is starting to level off…6′ 13 sec for SE Bouy which ramped …Read More »

HIGH SURF WARNINGS FOR WINDWARD SHORES OF BIG IS AND MAUI…ELEVATED SURF FROM TROPICAL STORM FLOSSIE…

National Weather Service 336 PM HST Sat Aug 3 2019 Swells from Tropical Storm Flossie will cause surf to increase along east facing shores tonight …Read More »

Four Winners Crowned At Vans US Open Of Surfing Pres by Swatch 

Matson and Simmers Claim First-Ever Vans US Open Titles Quintal Earns 9th Duct Tape Invitational Win, Kaleoppa Wins Her First in all Hawaii Final Women’s …Read More »

On Friday Men Faced Heavy Elimination Upsets And Scares At Vans US Open Of Surfing Presented by Swatch 

SATURDAY: It’s ON. Women’s Round 4 into Quarters… Back-To-Back Event Winner Igarashi Ousted In Round 4 Mamiya and O’Brien Seize The Day, Notch Best Career …Read More »

TROPICAL STORM ERICK AND FLOSSIE UPDATE

ERICK Tropical Storm Erick Discussion #29 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu 500 AM HST Sat Aug 3rd Strong west-southwesterly vertical wind shear will continue …Read More »

ABSOLUTE MENTAL

FAR HEAVIER THAN MOST CAN HANDLE…BUT THE PERFECTION PULLS US IN… KOA’S BACK THERE ABOUT 15′ …FLYING FRAME GRAB SHOWS THE THICK H20 UNLOADING ON …Read More »

Women’s Performances Heat Up at Vans US Open of Surfing Presented by Swatch Alongside Premier Longboarders’ Showcase

Current Longboard Tour No. 1 Justin Quintal (USA) styled his way to near-perfection at the Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational. Credit: © WSL / Morris HUNTINGTON …Read More »

Surfing the Galapagos with Nathan Florence

GoPro Athlete, Nathan Florence, the Galapagos Islands in search of waves and wildlife. GALAPAGOS ON DA MAP 

Friday-Saturday! Do you have what it takes to save a life…for a living?

Try out for an incredibly rewarding career! Ocean Safety is having tryouts on August 2nd and 3rd at Ala Moana Beach Park starting 8 am. …Read More »

Women Make Big Debut

Men’s Field Narrowed to 32 at Vans US Open of Surfing Presented by Swatch Conlogue, Nichols and Spencer Lead the Women’s Forefront Andino Eliminated, Igarashi …Read More »

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