Replay a livestream of the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Billy Kemper reacts after a ride on a large wave during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Shane Dorian, left, and Peter Mel share a ride on a large wave during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Emily Erickson rides a closeout during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Mark Healey pumps his fist after his heat during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Ezekiel Lau goes over the falls during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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John John Florence, left, hugs Eli Olson.
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Kai Lenny, left, and Aaron Gold, middle, are cheered on by fellow heat competitor Jake Maki, right, during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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People are seen on the beach during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore.
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Kai Lenny, right, performs an aerial while riding a wave with fellow competitor Eli Olson.
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A surfboard is pitched over the back of a large wave.
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People are seen on the cliffside as surfers prepare to enter the ocean during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Clyde Aikau sits by himself before the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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Luke Shepardson, top, is raised up by fellow big wave surfers Landon McNamara, left, and Billy Kemper after winning the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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Luke Shepardson, top, is raised up by fellow big wave surfers Landon McNamara, left, and Billy Kemper after winning the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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People watch the fourth heat of the second round during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Emily Erickson waves to spectators after her heat.
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Justine Dupont fistbumps a young fan.
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John John Florence signs the hat of 13-year-old Hayden Tiu.
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John John Florence, right, is greeted by Clyde Aikau during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Margaret Farmer, Chris Burgess, and wife Anna with baby Remi walk over to Waimea Bay early in the morning to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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A photographer captures the scene at the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Mafe Rubiano and Gabriela Cervantes walk over to Waimea Bay early in the morning to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Julie Lonetti, Kiara Kennedy and Donna Dixon pose next to a sign for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Photographer Brady Oshiro gets ready to capture surfers at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Jasper Cabiao, Caroline Cross, Emily Marriott and Rachael Downham wait at Waimea Bay early in the morning for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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People wait on the beach at Waimea Bay early in the morning for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest to kick off at 8 a.m.
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Taio Shipman waits at Waimea Bay early in the morning for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Alternate surfer Ben Wilkinson, with sons lawakua and Maleko at Waimea Bay early in the morning for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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People walk along Kamehameha Highway in the early morning for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest.
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Chris Owens, right, is surfing in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf contest. Zoraida Pagan is at the left.
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This aerial image provided by Clark Little shows the crowds gathered for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf competition at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, Sunday, Jan. 22. One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests is expected to be held Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years. And this year, female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in the 39-year history of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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This aerial image provided by Clark Little shows the crowds gathered for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf competition at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, Sunday, Jan. 22. One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests is expected to be held Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years. And this year, female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in the 39-year history of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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CLARK LITTLE VIA AP
This aerial image provided by Clark Little shows the crowds gathered for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surf competition at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, Sunday, Jan. 22. One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests is expected to be held Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years. And this year, female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in the 39-year history of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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Second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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The second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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The second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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The second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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The second heat action from the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Surf fans peek out from the window of moving cars and trucks to watch the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Parents with carts loaded with their kids travel on Kamehameha Highway for the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Pedestrians and motorists navigate Kamehameha Highway for the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Pedestrians crowd Kamehameha Highway about 10 a.m. for the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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A surfer travels down middle of Kamehameha Highway for the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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People are seen crossing Kamehameha Highway to view the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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A crowd gathers on a bluff overlooking the Waimea Bay to watch the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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Kamehameha Hwy got congested in the morning. Crowds and traffic and general color from the surf event.
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Bicycles are piled up on guardrails on bluff overlooking the Waimea Bay during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Bicyclists on Kamehameha Highway during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Zac Zaun, owner of Street Sweets, was ready for customers at his popsicle stand during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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An Emergency Medical Services vehicle speeds through Kamehameha Highway toward Waimea Bay during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Pedestrians and motorists navigate Kamehameha Highway for the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Surfers Kai Lenny, left, Aaron Gold, are cheered on by Jake Maki at Waimea Bay during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, on Sunday, Jan. 22.
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Surfer Billy Kemper throws his arms up after completing his ride at Waimea Bay during the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, on Sunday, Jan. 22.