Welcome to the Birthbeach of Bodyboarding - Wai'aha or Honl's Beach. In the heart of Kailua-Kona, discover the relentless reef, pristine barrels, and hardcore players that perpetuate the Hawaiian roots of this extreme water sport. Born of indigenous paipo boards, see how today's riders take the sport to the max at Wai'aha, where ancient campers used to sleep in caves across the street to fish, gather salt, and score some surf before heading back mauka.
Brought to life with professional water photography by Mike Cerrone, don't tell anyone these barrels are in the middle of town.