HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Aikau family confirmed on Wake Up 2Day that the Eddie Big Wave Invitational will happen this Sunday, Jan. 22.
Earlier this month there was a potential green light for the event that was short-lived after swell and weather conditions were downgraded just before the expected day.
But now a new swell is being tracked for this weekend and the decision to have The Eddie go was made.
2022-2023 List of invitees
Aaron Gold
Andrea Moller
Billy Kemper
Eli Olson
Emily Erickson
Ezekiel Lau
Grant Baker
Greg Long
Ian Walsh
Jake Maki
Jamie O’Brien
Jamie Mitchell
John John Florence
Josh Moniz
Justine Dupont
Kai Lenny
Keala Kennelly
Keali’i Mamala
Kelly Slater
Koa Rothman
Kohl Christensen
Landon McNamara
Lucas Chianca
Luke Shepardson
Makani Adric
Makuakai Rothman
Mark Healey
Mason Ho
Michael Ho
Nathan Florence
Nathan Fletcher
Nic von Rupp
Paige Alms
Peter Mel
Ramon Navarro
Ross Clarke-Jones
Shane Dorian
Taio Shipman
Tikanui Smith
Tyler Larronde
Men’s Alternates
Mikey O’Shaughnessy
Kahea Hart
Chris Owens
Dave Wassel
Ben Wilkinson
Joey Cadiz (Aloha)
Reef McIntosh
Mike Pietsch
Torrey Meister
Ryan Seelbach
Chris Bertish
Jamie Sterling
Women’s Alternates
Bianca Valenti
Laura Enever
Raquel Heckert
Silvia Nabuco
Polly Ralda
Isabelle Leonhardt
In order for the event to run surf heights must consistently reach 20 feet.
The event will take place at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu.