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Locals said the surf event was one of the largest events of the year. Surfers took advantage of the waves on Friday in Waimea Bay on the island of O’ahu.

“I knew in sixth grade that I was going to move to Hawaii and surf big waves,” he said. “All big waves are special, but Waimea Bay has something else going on, another energy, another vibe.

Last week, the surf world was giddy with anxious anticipation. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was tentatively called on for Friday, February 17th as a large swell made its way towards Hawaii.

Viewer images sent in to us at [email protected] show some daring surfers going up against giant surf at Waimea Bay where the Honolulu Ocean Safety said most rescues were made.

"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.

Locals and visitors, including Stanford and his family, flocked to Waimea Bay to catch a glimpse of the North Shore's iconic waves following a high-surf warning that resulted in 25-to 35-foot waves.