“DEEP BLUE” 5 days @ Jaws feat Albee Layer,Torrey Meister,Russell Bierke,Tyler Larronde,&Wilem Banks

Frame Grabs reveal what mystical qualities Pe’ahi processes in addition to its power. SNN

During the month of December 2024, we witnessed one of the most historic run of swell ever in big wave surfing. For 5 consecutive days Jaws aka Pe’ahi was breaking. With the last day being the biggest. Featuring Albee Layer, Torrey Meister, Russell Bierke, Tyler Larronde, and Wilem Banks.

Out of all the crazy moments during that run of swell. Two stick out to me.
Wilem Banks from Santa Cruz, California paddled into what I and many others think the biggest wave ever successfully ridden.

The other is Albee Layer. Who continues to push the limits out at Jaws with his approach to getting the biggest barrel. The wave he went on (which ended up breaking his board) showed his full commitment and love he has for Jaws.

Its amazing to be able to document and witness the progression of the sport.
That last day at Jaws also was on the same day as the Eddie. Many big wave surfers weren’t there. That left a small group of individuals to take on one of the biggest days ever out there. 16 years old at the time Steve Roberson paddled into a giant one as well.

Torrey, Tyler, Russell and I had to fly to Oahu for the Eddie so we weren’t there on the big day. Seeing footage from both those days at Jaws and Waimea, then a day later seeing that same swell hit Mavericks was an insane run. To be a part of it was really special.