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Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau

Waimea Bay, Oahu Hawaii
The Bay Calls The Day 1 - December - 28 February 2012

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Mechanics Of The Bay - Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau 2012-13

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 13 December, 2012 : - - Ever wonder what makes Waimea Bay tick? This video will answer all your questions about height, direction and then some when it comes to an Eddie swell.

The holding period of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau began Saturday, December 1, and runs through February 28, 2013. It is a one-day event that is only held if waves hit 40 feet (wave face height) or more. This is the 28th year of the event and it has only been held a total of eight times - the last being in December of 2009. California's Greg Long won that year.

Previous reports:
# 1 : Names named for The Quiksilver Eddie Aikau
# 2 : Quiksilver Eddie holds opening ceremony
# 3 : Coming Soon
# 4 : Coming Soon