Normally I don’t have people in my video that are as close as in the start of this video. These two were warned about the dangers of standing where they did. I really don’t like shooting video where there are crowds of people so, when I do, I try and set up so there’s little chance of someone standing directly in front. This was during one of the best sets and surges so, they are in the video. Camera was running before they walked down there.
I always say there are two types of visitors to Hawaii.
“Tourists” and Statistics”. Don’t be a “Statistic” when visiting Hawaii.
This is “White Sands Beach Park”. Also known as Magic Sands, Tragic Slams and more. Located on Ali’i Dr. Large surf generally takes all the sand away in the winter. Sometimes in the summer too if we get a large enough wsw swell. There are menacing rocks just underneath that sand. Best know how to go over the falls of a wave correctly or you’ll be getting to know our local emergency room personnel. By the way, they are very nice at the ER.
This day we had a moderate ssw swell. Most often tourists neglect to watch what’s going on before venturing out into the ocean. Even when the lifeguard warns people they still go out and either get injured or need to be rescued.
When the surf is pounding dislocated shoulders neck and back injuries are common here. Lifeguards are present during the day. Sometimes the fire Dept parks at the street just waiting for the next victim.
Myself, I surfed elsewhere that day.
Shot with a GoPro Hero 3+. Open back housing to capture sound better. Remotely operated via my Motorola Moto X and the GoPro app. 1080p 60 fps. Nikon version was 30 fps.
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