HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony is taking place on Dec. 5 at Waimea Bay. Beginning at 11 a.m., the opening ceremony marks the official beginning of ...

In the event that the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a “go” this winter, these talented surfers are expected to ...

Hundreds gathered at Waimea Bay on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, marking ...

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony set for December 5th. The cultural event honour’s the legacy of Eddie Aikau and recognises the big wave riders who have been selected as ...

Waimea Bay is sacred ground in big wave surfing. It is the site of the world’s most prestigious surf contest, the annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, although the event has only run 11 times ...

The opening ceremony marks the start of a three-month waiting period, where surfers wait for the right swell with large, consistent wave faces.

Will the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational run for a record third year straight? We asked competitors for predictions on ...

The Eddie, a legendary surf competition, is more than just a contest for Hawai'i—it's a cherished tradition.

Staff member Navarra Schillaci, right, placed one of several iconic photographs of the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational out for display Friday at Waimea Bay. An opening ceremony officially ...