Never A Dull Moment Waimea Bay North Shore Surfing Hawaii Seascape Art
by Reid Callaway
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Never A Dull Moment Waimea Bay North Shore Surfing Hawaii Seascape Art
Artist
Reid Callaway
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Photograph - Photography
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Never A Dull Moment....by Reid Callaway
Waimea Bay North Shore Surfing
Hawaii Seascape Art
When I captured this image the bay was almost calm but the waves here today (12/2/2020) were 35’- 45’ high just off the point at the left in this image. It was exciting to say the least! Enjoy!
Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "reddish water" in Hawaiian
In winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host a number of surfing contests because of the large waves found here. These waves are created by winter storms in the North Pacific, and their arrival on O'ahu's North Shore are typically forecast accurately several days in advance. In summer, Waimea typically has clear and calm water.
The surf break at Waimea Bay was significant in the development of Big wave surfing. Larger surf at the bay went unridden for years until November 7, 1957 when a handful of surfers finally paddled out and rode the giant waves that break off the northern point of the bay. While the surf only breaks big several times a year, Waimea was the most prestigious big wave surf break in the world for decades. With the advent of tow-in surfing, more and more big wave breaks have been discovered that are far superior in quality to Waimea. However, the bay still holds a significant place even in today's world of big wave surfing.
The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau takes place in Waimea Bay to honor the legendary surfer and the first lifeguard of the North Shore of Oahu. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has only been held nine times, due to a precondition that open-ocean swells reach a minimum height of 20 feet (6.1 m) before the competition can be held. Open-ocean swells of this height generally translate to wave faces in the bay of 30 feet (9.1 m) to 40 feet (12 m). The most recent tournament was in February 2016.
On January 28, 1998, Hawaii issued its first ever "condition black" legally closing all North Shore beaches including Waimea bay. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau was canceled due to above average behemoth surf.
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February 28th, 2018
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Jan Mulherin for featuring my artwork in our group....”Art Forever with You”! 5/20/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you Lyric Lucas for featuring my artwork in our group... Out Of The Ordinary! 12/14/2020
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 12/13/20 l/f/pin
Reid Callaway
Thank you Pamela Williams for featuring my artwork in our group.... Art District! 12/8/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you Frozen in Time for featuring my artwork in our group..... Your Very Best Photograph! 12/8/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you John Bailey for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 12/6/2020
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Facebook Group - Images That Excite You!
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Sun Prairie WI for the purchase of my image, “Never A Dull Moment” printed on a Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Charcoal - Small! May this image be a Blessing and a conversation starter for years to come! The waves are 35’-45’ here in Hawaii at Waimea Bay today! 12/2/2020