Though this northern hemi winter got off to a flyer, holding much promise for a season to remember, it hasn't met its potential. There's been no shortage of swell, however the fault largely lies with local winds: The XXL swells have all been marred by north and northwest wind making a mess of open-ocean spots like Peahi.

Videographer Tucker Wooding had to reach back to last season, January 11th 2023, to recall the last truly great day at Peahi. It wasn't as big as it gets but it couldn't get more perfect.