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While competitors in the Reef Hawaiian Pro wait around for Haleiwa to reach a contestable size, Adam Melling hones his game at Off The Wall.

While there are many incredible waves scattered along the Kamehameha Highway, some inevitably steal the spotlight. Here, Rockpile proves that Pipe isn’t the only perfect left tube in town.

Back yard surf check with Kai Barger, Danny Fuller, Nick Rozsa, Eric Geiselman, and Luke Walsh.

When Mark Healey isn’t tackling 30-foot monsters on the outer reefs, he’s engaged in something he calls “maintenance surfing.” Healey, staying sharp at Rockpile.

Versatility is the key to success on the North Shore of Oahu. While Julian Wilson punts through the small stuff this week, he’ll undoubtedly be charging when the next pumping swell arrives.

Buy the ticket, take the ride. Mark Healey knows that if you’re hunting for barrels, eventually someone is getting pitched.

Eli Olsen, getting back into the swing of things at Rockpile.

Rico Jimenez broke this coconut in half with his bare hands. Seriously.

When you have backside tuberiding down to an artform at Pipeline, every other wave seems like is has the volume turned down. John Florence, looking casual at Rockpile.

Another Hawaiian surfer known for his hard-charging abilities, Danny Fuller stays busy in some more rippable fare in between strong Northwest swells.

Mark Healey, finding some room to think inside of a glassy cavern at Rockpile.

From now until the circus leaves town, all eyes are on the North Shore’s golden boy, John Florence.

Kauai’s Sebastian Zietz, making his way at high speeds at Off The Wall.

Island Prelude