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HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach

VIA – WWAYTV3 HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 08/25/2011 – 3:51pm. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — While some folks are leaving our beaches, others are packing up and heading to the waves. The surf’s up at Wrightsville beach despite the potential dangers that comes with … Continue reading HURRICANE IRENE: Surfers braving the waves at Wrightsville Beach

Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City

VIA – WASHINGTON POST Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City By Michael E. Ruane and William Branigin, Updated: Thursday, August 25, 5:01 PM Hurricane Irene gathered strength Thursday as it churned north toward Washington, leading the governors of Maryland and Virginia to declare states of emergency and forcing officials in … Continue reading Hurricane Irene to slam Maryland shore; evacuations ordered in Ocean City

LIVE FEED ON NOW, WAITING FOR CALL! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI

LIVE FEED ON NOW, WAITING FOR CALL! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI. SURF IS HUGE, WAITING FOR WINDS…CHECK OUT ALL THE ACTION ON LIVE RIGHT NOW… Heat # 1 Men Round 2 Jeremy Flores FRA Heiarii Williams PYF Heat # 2 Taj Burrow AUS Ricardo Santos BRA Heat # 3 Adrian Buchan AUS Gabe Kling USA Heat … Continue reading LIVE FEED ON NOW, WAITING FOR CALL! BILLABONG PRO TAHITI

Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother Andy

It’s a start…but let’s be honest, Bruce should be in the event. Andy won last year in incredible fasion, it’s only right… VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Photo: Bruce Irons is among the most fearless surfers ever to ride Teahupoo. Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother … Continue reading Bruce Irons will put on an expression session in Tahiti in honour of his late brother Andy

First Photos: 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County)

And it’s not even there yet…look forward to the photos that come up in the next few days. 90 degree water and weather…ugh want to be there! VIA GULFSTER 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County) For all the photos and more posted daily, go here http://www.gulfster.com/Daily/2011PictureGallery/082411ec/ For photos from Thursday go … Continue reading First Photos: 8/24/11 Hurricane Irene Surf On The East Coast (Brevard County)

Update: Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster

VIA – MIAMI AP Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster Published: Thursday August 25, 2011 MYT 12:14:00 PM MIAMI (AP): Forecasters say Hurricane Irene that is taking aim at the East Coast could become a Category 4 monster by Thursday. The National Hurricane Center late Wednesday said Irene is approaching the northwestern Bahamas … Continue reading Update: Hurricane Irene to become a Category 4 monster

Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman

VIA – EXAMINER HAWAII Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman Ray Pendleton, Honolulu Boating Examiner August 24, 2011 The term “waterman” can no more appropriately be used than when referring to Hawaii’s legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who would be celebrating his 121st birthday today, Aug. 24, 2011. In recognition of the man … Continue reading Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday – Hawaii’s most famous waterman

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Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida #SurfReport

VIA – SUN SENTINEL Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida Weather system off the Carolinas sending high swells toward South Florida By David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel 4:40 p.m. EDT, November 4, 2011 Waves towering up to 15 feet will rake South Florida beaches this weekend, creating dangerous rip currents and threatening … Continue reading Up to 15-foot waves expected this weekend in South Florida #SurfReport

Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT   Oahu Surf Report Country:  Holding the N+NNW. Sunset point and  Pipe/Ehukai is 2-3’ and overall poo sideshore; Laniakea is 2-3+ with sideshores and breezy with showers.  WEST: Holding N+S at 0-1’  with  offshore trades. TOWN: down on small S-SE and  tiny SSW ground swell today to 0-1 barely occas … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SURFREPORT

NORTH SHORE HAWAII: High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward #SurfReport

VIA – KITV   High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward Leeward Coasts On Fire Weather Watch POSTED: 2:28 pm HST January 28, 201 It’s surfs up on the north shore. Way up.The National Weather Service has posted a high surf warning for the north and west shores of Kauai and Niihau, and … Continue reading NORTH SHORE HAWAII: High Surf Warning Posted With Dry, Windy Weather Leeward #SurfReport