Historic Surf Season in January: El Niño

January 30, 2016, marked a remarkable period in the world of surfing, particularly for the Hawaiian archipelago. Renowned for his contributions to Waves, a Brazilian portal specializing in surf, Ricardo Taveira, the owner of Hawaii Eco Divers, shared his insights in a recently published article. Taveira, a seasoned surfer and professional diver, delved into the exceptional surf season experienced in Hawaii during January, emphasizing the impressive swell that struck the archipelago on February 27. This event coincided with the strongest El Niño phase of the 2016 season.

To explore Taveira’s testimony and view the amazing pictures of this extraordinary day, visit THIS LINK. Despite the underlying fear and anxiety associated with such formidable waves, Ricardo employed the techniques taught in the apnea training offered at Hawaii Eco Divers. These techniques were crucial in helping him control his breathing and mentally and physically prepare to surf the colossal waves, highlighting yet another historic swell at Waimea Bay.