Eddie Aikau Big Wave 2009 photos
Yesterday, December 8th 2009, was the first time since 2004 that the Eddie was a go. By 8am Waimea Bay was packed full of people watching the first heats paddle out into 40′+ waves.
Spectators in awe of a huge set pounding the shore
As if you needed a sign…
House size swell
Sharks Cove, normally a tranquil snorkeling kid-friendly lagoon, today a treacherous washing machine of explosive water.
Pulling into the close out shore break after a long ride from the outside.
Thousands packed in all the way around the bay
Another long ride into the shore pound.
Wall of water
Struggling to get out of the shore break
Surrounded by white wash
Kelly Slater preparing to take one on the head…all to amuse the screaming spectators.
Mountains of water
Tags: Awe, Eddie Aikau, Kelly Slater, Lagoon, Mountains, Sharks Cove, Spectators, Swell Sharks, Waimea Bay, Wall Of Water, Washing Machine, Wave Photos, Waves