Those are the best waves I have ever seen recorded on video period. The skill level of the surfers is off the charts too. Kai Lenny in particular had some of the most classic rides I've ever seen anywhere.
right about 1997, i was 13 years old, hopped in a car with steve cooney and his girlfriend at the time, my first time meeting steve and realizing how great of a surfer and a person he was. we slow rolled from Lahaina to Ma'alaea, it was perfect, exactly like this footage and nearly this big, strong offshore winds and just big perfect Maalaea i lived maui for 15 years and that day was the most perfect ive ever seen Freight Trains untill i watched this just now Maui has its share of amazing waves, ive seen malawarf, honolua and windmills more than a hand full of times at their best But catching Freight trains like this, now thats something very special
When i was typing that the other night i was trying to remember who was filming, i saw it on local TV later, Stoked on surfing? Any other maui locals remember the local channel surf stuff we saw back in the day? it was all maui stuff
The swell direction has to be oh so perfect for Ma'alaea to break like this video. It had enough South to get through the island shadowing and not close out down the line. One of the best swells I've seen over the past 56 years. Not the biggest but the best.
Classic Ma'alaea. It was always a dream to surf this place. I'm so glad the Army Corps of Engineers didn't destroy this spot with the proposed breakwater. It's one of the best waves in the world when it's on.
Ya, glad so many of us protested the expansion of the harbor. Can't believe they were actually considering destroying not only this legendary wave, but more importantly the ecosystem that exists on this reef.
Im sitting here before work, having coffee, dreaming of my younger yrs, and the admiration of these fine waterman. I could go to the wedge this morning, but hi-ho-hi-ho.
Ma'alaea....OMG I don't know what to say.....that is SO Good...must have been just the perfect swell direction. One of the best waves in the World when its on.....
Thanks for posting this video. Awesome footage! I love how you included the wipeouts as well as the makes, it definitely adds more flavor, and you get a better feel for what was really going on.
Thanks a lot ! The focus was to get the content out quick but with some relation to the day with the crowds along the shores and a few wipeouts to show the true speed of this incredible wave. Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo ! Happy to hear you felt the experience.
What do you mean you never heard of this spot your kidding right, know it doesn’t turn on like that often got to have a strong south swell and straight off shore howling winds but when those two come together which granted are not real consistent, if you don’t mind me asking what part of the world are you from brother
I first heard of Ma'alaea in an early 90's Surfer or Surfing mag. It was a small photo maybe captioned by Reno or someone and loosely the quote was "that's Owl at Ma'alaea and he's been drinking all morning". The photo was near identical to this videos conditions. It looked a beast of a freight train. Not often shown, this is amazing. Tena koe David Sunset Beach Aoteroa
i remember the last time it was like that ...2005 i think. i was out there. alika moepono got one of those bombs on an 8-5 ‘shortboard’... i haven’t seen waves like that until this video! amazing wave...the bigger the more makeable.
That 05' swell was the same one Reef Mcintosh took the jet ski over the falls in Tahiti. 3 days after.... Maui went nutz! All the first row of palm trees on Kaanapali got washing into the sea.
Amazes me on a day like this how people were turning and burning. Couple of those looked really close. I always thought Hawaiian surfers had the most respect. Guessing those that were burning weren't locals. Great video
Nobody burned anyone in this video. The only guys you see drop in on anyone in this video, when there's zero chance of the guy in the pocket is going to make it. Freight Trains breaks so fast at the peak, that if you aren't in the right place at the right time all the way through the first bottom turn, you aren't going to make it.
@@mathdavies9546 again, the ppl you see getting dropped in on aren't going to make it. Both the dropper, and droppee, are aware of this. So technically, no foul.
This is amazing! Had a decent south swell (not like this, but still) come in early May when our family was on-island. Lotta people up Lahaina-way out catching rides, before or after work, anybody who could make the time to get out there. This is definitely more intense, super-cool to watch.
remindes me of a place I lived very close too. Not very consistent but when hit by a big south swell from the best or close tho the degrees of direction it was epic double overhead steep thick swuare looking to ride. The barrel so thick breaking far out in front of the wave crashing into the water made the whitewash go big like an explosionIt is known as The Point and nicknamed California Pipeline The best barrel rides I have ever had from the multified atmospherein therespit out with a powerful spray .to here howlsof cheer and seee the big zoom lensed camerason tripods on the sand at the waters edgemade Cali Pipeline a perfecct nickname when it broke so good with bg barrels. Not to crowded most surfers who saw it breaking like this would not paddle out seeing it break for a valid reason it snappedalot of boards in half. You had to be in the right spot of course and paddle hard and fast pop up quick take of making some speed. No time for the big bottom turn I would not make it you get barreled fast and hope you make it . Getting thrown over thr falls there is rough like the wahing machine and hard to get air!
YOU ALMOST ARE THINKING THIS IS AN ELOBORATE PHOTO SHOP SOME HOW, SO INCREDIBLE. THIS IS THE BEST SURF FOOTAGE I HAVE SEEN FOR KAMAKAZI TUBE RIDING. A SURFING FANTASY WORLD. ONE OF THE BEST SWELLS EVER RIDDEN. THE WAVES JUST KEEP COMING IN RAPID SUCCESSION.😛
I learned to surf there in 1977 with a couple of locals named Glenn Kakugawa and a guy named Joe Kauai. I never saw it this big, but really brought back some great memories of that place. I remember there seem to always be a lot of hammerheads in that bay.
some of the hairiest most technical barrel riding I've seen. Only the very best would be able to have the ultra-focused desire, skill, and confidence to be able to even take off on one of those monsters let alone keep a composure to ride inside that detonating fury. Much respect to those warriors.
Yeah 10 feet Hawaiian scale. Conditions came together perfectly. Without those blasting offshore winds that wave and barrel would be unmakeable. So awesome!
So glad there was no music added to this. The sound of the waves, wind and stokies keeps the atmosphere authentic. Good job 👍
Doesn’t it drives you crazy other people think that you want their goddamn music. Not likely
Those are the best waves I have ever seen recorded on video period. The skill level of the surfers is off the charts too. Kai Lenny in particular had some of the most classic rides I've ever seen anywhere.
right about 1997, i was 13 years old, hopped in a car with steve cooney and his girlfriend at the time, my first time meeting steve and realizing how great of a surfer and a person he was.
we slow rolled from Lahaina to Ma'alaea, it was perfect, exactly like this footage and nearly this big, strong offshore winds and just big perfect Maalaea
i lived maui for 15 years and that day was the most perfect ive ever seen Freight Trains untill i watched this just now
Maui has its share of amazing waves, ive seen malawarf, honolua and windmills more than a hand full of times at their best
But catching Freight trains like this, now thats something very special
legend
I remember that swell, and remember an article about (by?) Mike Stewart in Surfer Mag following it from Tahiti to Hawaii to cali
Right on. Good shit. R.I.P. COONEY
You just brought back quite a few memories for me. Wow, small kine emotional. Cheers, cuz
When i was typing that the other night i was trying to remember who was filming, i saw it on local TV later, Stoked on surfing? Any other maui locals remember the local channel surf stuff we saw back in the day? it was all maui stuff
Best modern footage of this spot.
Unreal! Magic spot, magic day, phenomenal!!
We were there that day in the harbor. Our snorkel tour got cancelled but we got to see an even better show. It was incredible.
The swell direction has to be oh so perfect for Ma'alaea to break like this video. It had enough South to get through the island shadowing and not close out down the line. One of the best swells I've seen over the past 56 years. Not the biggest but the best.
wow ... wow. amazing stuff
Ma’alaea was always in the 70’s surf flix. Haven’t seen footage of it in years, and never that big, and perfect. Yewww.
He’ll yeah, good point brah, epoch looking waves on dis beach😮😮
Looks like Epic Kirra. Legendary session!!
Classic Ma'alaea. It was always a dream to surf this place. I'm so glad the Army Corps of Engineers didn't destroy this spot with the proposed breakwater. It's one of the best waves in the world when it's on.
Ya, glad so many of us protested the expansion of the harbor. Can't believe they were actually considering destroying not only this legendary wave, but more importantly the ecosystem that exists on this reef.
@@redeyestones3738 thank you
on once every 10 years but its worth its haha
I totally agree one Hell of a fast right freight train right, for me I have never been in a right hand barrel longer than here.
This is one of my all time favorite videos ever.
Thank you ❤
I use to live in Maalaea back in tbe 70's and it doesn't get any better than what you're seeing!
Thank you . The world needs to see gems like this so that we can all help to preserve them for future generations of surfers and spectators
Im sitting here before work, having coffee, dreaming of my younger yrs, and the admiration of these fine waterman. I could go to the wedge this morning, but hi-ho-hi-ho.
I was cheering along with the dudes in the video! That was just insane all round!
That's some quality Maui Wowie!
As Owl said..."Burleigh doesn't come even close man, not even close,,"...respect to those who even paddled in.
Ma'alaea....OMG I don't know what to say.....that is SO Good...must have been just the perfect swell direction. One of the best waves in the World when its on.....
These guys absolutely scored
I'm 63 never saw it that good.
Those are some of the fastest waves in Hawai'i .. I lived on Maui for 6 years and saw this every summer Soiuth Swell >> Thanx Ya'll >> J D
One of the most RIVETING videos I have ever watched. More, please.
Thanks!
Mahalo Nui Loa =) Appreciate the support and aloha!
Once in a life time swell! God is so good!!!
The energy of the crowed is sick
WOW, left Kihei last week. Wish we couldve been there to see these waves
Blows me away every time I watch this!
Some of the best barrels I have ever seen, Crazy! Fantastic video!
Thanks so much for the feedback. Pumped you enjoyed it all.
Have to watch the whole thing again!! Insane, never seen it that big and gnarly. Solid footage and audio guys. 😃
Perfect name for that wave that's for sure
3 years there, and Ma'alaea barely broke once. Not that I was up to these conditions, haha. Cheers. GREAT VID.
Mean...........chewooooooooooooooo...... Mahalo for Sharing............
Epic barrels! Thanks for sharing, so good to hear the ocean and crowd hollering at the amazing tube-riding.
What a long beautiful wave~
The background ooo's and ahhh's are almost as good as the surf! LOL!
Incredible! Great video, thanks for sharing!
Have never and probably wont ever attempt to surf. You guys are beasts. Stay safe out there!
You should try it. It'll truly improve your life forever.
The most epic wave for this historical big SSW swell, there was no other place that was breaking this good that day
Awesome, the dream waves!
Thank you for sharing the waves there in paradise...
TEN-TEN-TEN" IMHO ride that ends at 3:56! How could that NOT BE? Cheers from 30f Idaho!
Wow! With the three storms coming, even if the Islands didn't get a direct hit, I knew the wave action would be gnarly! Wish I was there.
jesus thats a crazy wave, mike Stewart talked about this wave many moons ago with fondness, and now I know why...
Simply, Beautiful
all-time insanity. thanks for the excellent post
In 50 years that is the biggest hollowest footage I’ve seen of that break. Smokin’
what a blessing
The Legend awakens!
Awesome footage
Thanks for posting this video. Awesome footage! I love how you included the wipeouts as well as the makes, it definitely adds more flavor, and you get a better feel for what was really going on.
Great fun watching this! Holy smokes...these waves were CRAZY!
Thanks a lot ! The focus was to get the content out quick but with some relation to the day with the crowds along the shores and a few wipeouts to show the true speed of this incredible wave. Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo ! Happy to hear you felt the experience.
I've been surfing 60 years that was f****** pumping! Perfect offshore! Perfect hollow tubes!
Takes balls to drop in!! Firing!!! 🤙🏽
So many barrels that I thought there was no way made it. Amazing
Amazing to see Hawaii so ALIVE. 😘🙏
Whenever this wave breaks again I’m there… purrrrre stokeness 🤙🤙🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Oh my God dude. Chicken skin watching these absolute bombs rip ... not sure how I didn't see this earlier! EPIC per usual MROD!!!
IF their was an interview of those who rode this wave , how perfect that would be
Never even heard of this spot , and it’s absolutely firing , wow !!
What do you mean you never heard of this spot your kidding right, know it doesn’t turn on like that often got to have a strong south swell and straight off shore howling winds but when those two come together which granted are not real consistent, if you don’t mind me asking what part of the world are you from brother
I first heard of Ma'alaea in an early 90's Surfer or Surfing mag. It was a small photo maybe captioned by Reno or someone and loosely the quote was "that's Owl at Ma'alaea and he's been drinking all morning". The photo was near identical to this videos conditions. It looked a beast of a freight train. Not often shown, this is amazing. Tena koe David Sunset Beach Aoteroa
Just subbed!! Can’t wait to see some more Maui 🔥🤙
Killing it as always M rod. So rad
Trying to keep up with the times =) Thanks Bryan ! That was an unforgettable swell. Aloha!
Kick Ass clips! Mahalo!
Your video is the greatest
Wow man, these Hawaiians are on another level. A couple of those were legit perfect 10 rides.
Safe to say these are some of the best waves ever surfed anywhere on the planet!
i remember the last time it was like that ...2005 i think. i was out there. alika moepono got one of those bombs on an 8-5 ‘shortboard’...
i haven’t seen waves like that until this video!
amazing wave...the bigger the more makeable.
That 05' swell was the same one Reef Mcintosh took the jet ski over the falls in Tahiti. 3 days after.... Maui went nutz! All the first row of palm trees on Kaanapali got washing into the sea.
Thats epic!!!!👌
Wowzers in my trouzers. So sick
big stormy clean lines - respect !
All time. Epic. Looks like Kirra Superbank.
Wow,,,It's popping Off....
This is insane!!!
My uncle at 1:05 clean one Damien!
Cool uncle!
Beauty!
Amazes me on a day like this how people were turning and burning. Couple of those looked really close. I always thought Hawaiian surfers had the most respect. Guessing those that were burning weren't locals. Great video
Nobody burned anyone in this video. The only guys you see drop in on anyone in this video, when there's zero chance of the guy in the pocket is going to make it. Freight Trains breaks so fast at the peak, that if you aren't in the right place at the right time all the way through the first bottom turn, you aren't going to make it.
There's a few drop ins look at 1:32 😂 and the last wave. Waves look absolutely incredible
@@mathdavies9546 again, the ppl you see getting dropped in on aren't going to make it. Both the dropper, and droppee, are aware of this. So technically, no foul.
Perfect ❣️
Yeah there's swell in the water we started getting it in Cali today!!
This is amazing! Had a decent south swell (not like this, but still) come in early May when our family was on-island. Lotta people up Lahaina-way out catching rides, before or after work, anybody who could make the time to get out there. This is definitely more intense, super-cool to watch.
remindes me of a place I lived very close too. Not very consistent but when hit by a big south swell from the best or close tho the degrees of direction it was epic double overhead steep thick swuare looking to ride. The barrel so thick breaking far out in front of the wave crashing into the water made the whitewash go big like an explosionIt is known as The Point and nicknamed California Pipeline The best barrel rides I have ever had from the multified atmospherein therespit out with a powerful spray .to here howlsof cheer and seee the big zoom lensed camerason tripods on the sand at the waters edgemade Cali Pipeline a perfecct nickname when it broke so good with bg barrels. Not to crowded most surfers who saw it breaking like this would not paddle out seeing it break for a valid reason it snappedalot of boards in half. You had to be in the right spot of course and paddle hard and fast pop up quick take of making some speed. No time for the big bottom turn I would not make it you get barreled fast and hope you make it . Getting thrown over thr falls there is rough like the wahing machine and hard to get air!
Unreal..!
3:57
So much fun!
Not an easy wave to surf, by the looks of it.Havent heard much about this place since the 70's..Wow!Epic swell!
Legend
Epic conditions 💯💯💯
High speed surfing love it 💯🔥🔥
Good to see some good coming out of the shit winter we are having in New Zealand.
The best.There's a spot here in southern Brazil(where I'm from) that is like Maalaea.Same speed,same perfection
WTF that’s so amazing
Auē nā nalu!! 🔥
Love that double Barrell. Hard enough to make it out of one@
YOU ALMOST ARE THINKING THIS IS AN ELOBORATE PHOTO SHOP SOME HOW, SO INCREDIBLE. THIS IS THE BEST SURF FOOTAGE I HAVE SEEN FOR KAMAKAZI TUBE RIDING. A SURFING FANTASY WORLD. ONE OF THE BEST SWELLS EVER RIDDEN. THE WAVES JUST KEEP COMING IN RAPID SUCCESSION.😛
I learned to surf there in 1977 with a couple of locals named Glenn Kakugawa and a guy named Joe Kauai. I never saw it this big, but really brought back some great memories of that place. I remember there seem to always be a lot of hammerheads in that bay.
some of the hairiest most technical barrel riding I've seen. Only the very best would be able to have the ultra-focused desire, skill, and confidence to be able to even take off on one of those monsters let alone keep a composure to ride inside that detonating fury. Much respect to those warriors.
Yeah 10 feet Hawaiian scale.
Conditions came together perfectly. Without those blasting offshore winds that wave and barrel would be unmakeable. So awesome!
6-8' but yap
@@redeyestones3738 was thinking the same. Hawaiian a solid 6 ft everyone else 8-10 ft
That’s a fact best when strong off shores are blowing Epic spot
Sheeeeesh !!!
Insane
The first barrel was nuts.
Wow---sent to brother
Absolute carnage.
20 Seconds " of PERFECTION STARTS at 3:36 -be ready "Look QUICK" ENJOY the RIDE!!! GOD LOVES YOU!