The contest is set to begin on Sunday for its 34th edition dedicated to the North Shore’s legendary waterman.
Clyde Aikau — the organizer of the contest and brother of Eddie Aikau — says that conditions will be epic on Sunday with waves estimated to reach 30 feet. He added that wind and wave directions will be just right.
The list includes 2016 winner John John Florence, 2002 winner Kelly Slater, four-time Peahi champ Billy Kemper, and father-and-son duo Mason and Michael Ho.
This edition of the Eddie will also be dedicated to Solomon Aikau and longtime Waikiki beachboy China Uemura, who recently passed away.
If you plan to attend the contest at Waimea Bay, get there early and expect slow moving traffic.
Clyde recently had to call off the contest earlier in the month due to unfavorable wind conditions, but right now, it’s all systems go.
Forty surfers were invited this year, including five women.
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