Watch: Hale'iwa

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Stu Nettle (stunet)
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On a coast that favours the late drop and heavy barrel, Haleiwa stands out as the North Shore's most high performance wave. This along with its central location means it's highly popular with the local surf community. Groms learn to surf on the inside reforms, while older crew share the before and after work sessions out on the ledge.

Positioned inside a bay means Haleiwa is sensitive to swell direction, and that along with the unceasing current see to it that those who put in the time - read: locals - get the best waves.

In this vid, hosted on John John's YouTube channel, the narrative reins are handed to Joel Centeio as a compilation of great rides plays across the screen.

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big wave dave Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 5:24pm

very nice. I think I could watch a short little flick like that on every famous surf break in the world. I like the "through the eyes of a local" viewpoint

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Island Bay Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 6:03pm

Carissa Moore ripping!

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Balbero Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 6:42pm

Joy.

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cd Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 7:22pm

I think it could work with Haleiwa to open the CT tour and finish at Pipe.

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freeride76 Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 8:18pm

yes!

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More tubes please Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 7:56am

Perfect!

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cd Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 7:23pm

and sunset as CS the last stop before the first CT at Haleiwa

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More tubes please Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 7:56am

Agreed

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zenagain Thursday, 19 Oct 2023 at 7:49pm

Loved it.

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Solitude Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 6:13am

Makes you realise why JJ surfs Margies Rights so well, although Haleiwa a better wave, there are similarities.

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dandandan Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 7:04am

Can you imagine how differently your surfing life would unfold if you grew up surfing a wave like that? My parents have a lot to answer for.

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goofyfoot Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 1:19pm

I know right!
Even just growing up on the North Shore in general. By rights you should be capable at any wave in the world. Eg, like the Florence’s

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goofyfoot Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 1:20pm

I know right!
Even just growing up on the North Shore in general. By rights you should be capable at any wave in the world. Eg, like the Florence’s

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goofyfoot Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 1:20pm

I know right!
Even just growing up on the North Shore in general. By rights you should be capable at any wave in the world. Eg, like the Florence’s

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goofyfoot Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 1:22pm

Say it again

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stunet Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 1:26pm

I know right!

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chico Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 12:38pm

so good watching waves with power and speed, rather than the wiggling in sub-par waves the woz seems to be cursed with

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Surfalot67 Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 5:02pm

Was that Munga on the podium next to Sunny? I would imagine he would rip out there

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Balbero Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 5:20pm

He sure did.....

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mattlock Friday, 20 Oct 2023 at 5:22pm

Excellent vid.
Power surfing in powerful waves.
Enjoyed the narration as well.