Author Archives: Gary Kewley

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

Mick Fanning: 2016 Will Be “A Personal Year”

Snapper and Bells are a go! But after that, he’s going to regroup. “Just see where my heads at…” 2016 is his 16th straight year! …Read More »

“I didn’t just fly out of the womb and ride 70′ waves”

Mark Healey is one of the greatest modern day Big Wave Riders, he’s also one of the most articulate and thoughtful. Yes, he’s on the …Read More »

When the surf sucks, watch this.

Honolua February 11th, 2016 EPIC!!! from BBoy Schlea on Vimeo.

We loved Brock Little, here’s a little proof

No matter what part of the world you were from, if you surfed, you probably knew about one of the greatest Big Wave Riders ever. …Read More »

Waimea Bay Surfing Drone Video.

The most famous surf contest in memory of Eddie Aikau almost happened today, but the ocean had different plans. The swell filled in during the …Read More »

R.I.P. Brock Little

1967-2016 Brock Little was 48. Brock Little died earlier today Thursday peacefully among family and friend. Our Thoughts and prayers are with them. Back in …Read More »

2016 Rip Curl Grom Camp | Hawaii

Frothing veteran team captain Kekoa Bacalso led the charge!  It’s this years Rip Curl Grom Camp featured 10 young wave warriors battling the constantly changing …Read More »

Don’t miss your Chance!

Let’s help the youth and have a good time doin’ it! A party out the the Fabled North Shore’s Surfer, the Bar this Saturday nite! …Read More »

BARRELS & BOMBS: PEAHI, FEB 10TH

A record setting year bar none. Bite down on this! February 10, 2016 by Xensr from Xensr on Vimeo.

Don’t miss a special Talk Story @ Surfer, the Bar Wednesday

Nice review of Stuart H. Coleman‘s new book from the Honolulu Star Advertiser! You can get a copy here: http://www.besspress.com/all-othe…/eddie-aikau-hawaiian-hero. Bess Press, $14.95 Small book …Read More »

JAWS CRACKS

XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1…plus some classic commentary.  Published on Feb 13, 2016 XXL Wipeouts Jaws Peahi Maui Day 1 02.10.2016 CRACKS: Luke …Read More »

Sunset Beach proves the star of the show yet again

  The new West swell provides perfection on Day 2 of the Sunset Beach SUP Pro Photo: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League It was a day …Read More »

Day 3 of 5 of the 40th Buffalo Big Board Surfing Classic

Surf’s 4-6′  the 16 sec WNW. Smooth offshore Waves occ. on the outside Bowl with long rides into the inside Bowl  for the BIG Weekend …Read More »

Sunset Beach Pro sees spectacular conditions as the World’s best step up for Stop 1 of the 2016 Stand Up World Tour

All Photo credit: Brian Bielmann / Waterman League A magical day at Sunset Beach as Friday saw immaculate conditions set the stage for an epic first day …Read More »

Nick Lamb from California is the new Titan of Mavericks

Northern Californian Nic Lamb won the prestigious big-wave surfing contest known as the Titans of Mavericks Friday. Lamb, 27, outlasted 23 competitors and a big …Read More »

Image: Upper ocean heat anomalies along the equatorial Pacific = El Nino

Possible transition to El Nino’s Sister, La Niña (The Girl) conditions shifting this fall Surf News Network 12 February, 2016 – Indicative of a strong El Niño, sea …Read More »

Mark Healey Would Go

Big Wednesday did finally get BIG and Backsider Mark was charging hard as usual. Surf News Network, 12 February, 2016 – There was no Eddie Wednesday. The …Read More »

Some great action captured at Da Bay

Surf Shooter Terry Reis was there at the late NW peak late in the day Big Wednesday 2/10/16. He broadcast live over the WWW for …Read More »

Happy Belated 44th

The amazing Kelly Slater turned 44 on BIG Wednesday. He’s doing pretty good. Photo Mr. Slater. Credit Todd Glaser Who doesn’t wish this man a …Read More »

Peahi Bites down on Big Wednesday 2/10/16

While Waimea reached 20′ max with far more 15-18′ sets ridden…it was the Jaws of Peahi that reached this NW’s maximum of near 30′ local …Read More »

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