Competition named after champion surfer Eddie Aikau is held only when waves in Waimea Bay top 30ft
A rare surfing event, the Eddie, took place in Hawaii last week, thanks to some giant waves.
Formed about a week ago in the north Pacific Ocean, the waves emerged as a low-pressure system produced an exceptionally large swell. They went on to hit Hawaii, enabling the Eddie to take place for just the 11th time in its 40-year history.
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