Is the Eddie running?
THE EDDIE. Just as in year’s past, the contest will run if surf heights consistently reach 20-feet between December 1, 2021 through February 29, 2022. The Eddie will invite 55 surfers, alternates and legends to showcase their high-performance surfing at Waimea Bay.
Where did Eddie Aikau live?
Kahului
| Eddie Aikau | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 5, 1946 Kahului, Territory of Hawaii, United States |
| Died | March 17, 1978 (aged 31) off Molokai/Lanai, Hawaii, United States |
| Residence | Kahului, Hawaii, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
What is the Eddie surf competition?
The ‘Eddie’ is considered the premier event in the world of surfing. The big-wave contest attracts surfers from around the globe to Oahu’s North Shore and celebrates the legacy of Eddie Aikau — the championship athlete and waterman. But it’s only held if surf heights at Waimea Bay reach a consistent 20 feet.
How big do the waves have to be for the Eddie?
The tournament has only been held eight times, due to a precondition that open-ocean swells reach a minimum of 20 feet (this translates to a wave face height of over 30 feet). The most recent tournament was in December 2009, when waves in the bay reached 30 to 50 feet.
What is the biggest surfing competition?
The Huntington Beach U.S. Open of Surfing
The Huntington Beach U.S. Open of Surfing is the world’s largest surf competition. The event will include world-class surfing and product demos and samples from your favorite action sport industry brands. The U.S. Open of Surfing is free to the public with a large event footprint south of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Where is the Eddie held?
Waimea Bay
“The Eddie” is a big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The tournament is named for native Hawaiian, champion big wave surfer, and life-saving Waimea Bay lifeguard, Eddie Aikau.