This wave was made famous during the
2001 OP Pro when Shane Dorian said
“What do you call a heat where every
single surfer got the three best waves
of their life?” It is super fast and
super hollow and likes a SW swell and
a mid to pushing tide. From take off
to kick out (if you are lucky) it is a
constant drive down the line, a
never-ending pump from one barrel
section to the next. No cut backs
allowed!
Kandui is extremely changeable depending on the tide, swell size and direction. With a high tide and head high swell it is a fun wave for most surfers,
a great place to practice your barrel riding skills. But when it is twice overhead it is not a wave for the faint hearted. One ten second barrel here will
have you smiling for months afterwards.
