HALE'IWA

Haleiwa has always been one of my favorite waves. It's pretty fun to think back on surfing heats at the Menehune Contest with the same friends I surf with today. Thanks to Joel Centeio for being a part of this, and the rest of the community at Ali'i Beach Park. Thanks also to the cinematographers who supported and sent in clips of everyone.

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Words by Joel Centeio
Original Music by Marty Saito & Mason Pilar "Hale'iwa Hula"
Produced by Spencer Klein
Cinematography by Erik Knutson, Peter King, Matt Heirakuji, Jared Butler, Andrew Oliver, ASP archives
Editing by Jared Butler
Archival ASP footage courtesy of WSL
Special thanks to Pete Johnson and Brandon Wasserman
"Focus On" Motion Graphics by Moe Johnson
"Haleiwa" graphic by Mckayla Butler

[johndixon]

Wow john john is waaayyy beyond anyone else in serious waves. Incredible

[MrIsomer]

Hah, as a rookie watercameraman I remember "discovering" the force of the rip out there when it's big. Didn't see any other water guys out shooting one contest day, so I didn't hesitate when I saw Tom Carroll and 3 other contestants scoring bombs. I jumped into the toilet bowl and was instantly out at the peak with all the boys just as a 12ft set came in. I shot the 1st half of one of Tommy's rides and had to swim under a big one. It just ragdolled me, smashed my waterhousing into my face and broke my nose. I came up bleeding profusely and realized I was way out of my league. I immediately started thinking of all the sharks out there, so I flipped over and sprinted a backstroke as fast as I could towards the beach. Luckily I made it to shore just before I got swept sideways into the river of current coming out the harbor.

[erik]

Mad respect for all the Hawaiian locals who always charge the North Shore. There's no other place on the planet. Go team FLORENCE! John, Nathan, Ivan, Koa and Eli set the bar really high. Aloha from the San Fernando Valley in So Cal. Can't wait to watch you guys rip this winter. Good luck JJF we're rooting for you, always!!!! Mahalo

[ryanc]

Great commentary from Joel Centeio, that couldn’t of been done any better!

[johnswimcat]

One of the best surf vids I've seen because of the interesting commentary. Really beats just watching wave after wave with no explanation of what's happening.

[ralphmetcalf]

That wave looks above my pay grade. Respect to the pros.

[francus]

I had a four year love affair with this wave.
I can't not add a single thing to this narration. Absolutely spot on. It will wear you out on that conveyor belt of paddling to get/stay in position. High risk... high reward. My leash broke Never saw that board gain. 30 minute swim.
July '87 - July '91 Plenty of standouts.
Marvin Foster was my biggest inspiration at

[wasabiginger]

Wow … so many great memories for me of the 60’s as a teen paddling from friend’s house down the river under that historic bridge for small kine wonderful Hono Hono Hale’iwa surf (Amy Hanai Gilliom does it best) … was always a very special treat as our family lived on rip between Laniakea & Himalayas (no car) … so inside Himalayas was only place when too big … Barry Webster was my surfing buddy … no leashes, only long boards … we could never imagine how much surfing would change … big mahalo nuis for all you & Nate give in Aloha & in Pono globally … and keeping alive NS for the keiki support … so Love your family … many 🌺 blessings from Kona

[crf]

Must be pumping out there today!.. go get em, Johnny🤙🏽🤙🏽

[mjl.-]

Great video! Rare to see Ross Williams out there ripping in fierce Haleiwa. He's a gem of a coach.

[AYUMI-ektk]

Happy birthday that loves big surfing of John!❤

[mozdickson]

arrived as a young surfer from New Zealand in the Winter of 81 went to North Shore and happened upon a contest at Haleiwa to find guys ripping I'd only seen in magazines (not seen much film footage back then). It's a blur but I can see Mark Richards on his Twinnie, waves that size, riding waves in a way I'd never imagined possible ---- like a zig zag....dominating... Anyway turned tail and went to Maui to learn to surf reefs at Hookipa and graduate to Honolua. Maui no ka oi

[hman]

Great show Happy birthday thanks for the rides appreciated..

[wyatt]

Big Haleiwa is so gnarly and John makes it look easzzzaaaayyyy

[AndrewCooperr]

A weekly video during north shore winter would bless surf fans souls 🙏🏼

[Dolphinsforlife]

Happy birthday!!! Your my favorite surfing to ever exist. I love your surfing style personality and everything! Much respect ❤

[EdwinLap]

Even-though I will never surf this wave, I admire it with respect and admiration

[catchsurf]

I was sitting on the beach yesterday watching this live 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 John is so freaking powerful and these waves were not small !!!

[roneppinger]

More videos like this great sound track and narrator. Good Work!

[DAiriesojahs]

Jack claiming that wave at 5:15 is hilarious 🙌🏾