0061 Arcing

On the North Shore of Oahu, Pipeline rarely offers clean, predictable moments. The lineup is often lumpy, the water unsettled, and waves break fast over shallow reef. This image was captured from the water as a single wave approached, with no clear shape forming early. The challenge was waiting through the uneven surface and committing at the right second, knowing the lip would be the only clean element to work with. As the wave finally tipped forward, the lip arced and folded in on itself, revealing the power Pipeline is known for. The result isolates that brief moment—when chaos aligns and the wave shows its true form—before it disappears just as quickly.

All print sizes are inclusive of white border. 

48cm x 33cm  = 30mm border

59cm x 42cm  = 30mm border 

84cm x 56cm  = 50mm border