Dramatic footage of Big Beach BIG waves, Maui August 2011

Big Beach is getting flooded with huge (for this beach) waves. Waves are washing all the way up to shore. Taken Aug., 30, 2011. The day before also had some unusual wave action.

[@superdboy_4]

SO DRAMATIC. YOU CAN SEE THE PEOPLE HAVING FUN.

[@A.Walker.]

🤣😂🤣

[@ILoveRobloxMeowAndStitchMeo]

Yes

[@markg999]

Dramatic no, but these waves are bigger than most of you think.

[@compszn]

5 years no comments

[@francescoraffaele7916]

@@compszn 5 days no comments

[@xxneweraxx7422]

@Fuck You chill dude lmao, he just said these waves are bigger than what people think, he didn't say they are gigantic, wtf is wrong with you lmaooo

[@itzmason2005]

Yeah I’ve seen those things in person and holy shite

[@markg999]

@@itzmason2005 Same... I've been to that beach as well...shore break can get definitely big.

[@SunDance00]

I could sit and watch this all day, amazing.

[@farooqjan8979]

SunDance00 You are fucking useless

[@thethreebros4210]

@@farooqjan8979 u

[@vegasjill21]

Me and my friend, and a lot of people that day, face planted and rolled around and couldn't get out of there!! Because of the pretty steep incline out to the ocean, and it's a long way out there to get past the beakers!! It really IS a fight to get back on shore!!!! Thanks for uploading. I sure do miss Maui.....

[@foamcollector_647]

I have been here before! The snorkeling is amazing! There are so many turtles! And the waves are actually massive! You can't really tell because of the filing angle!

[@pierrecilarol302]

Shut up

[@808pyrohawaii9]

I surfed here once, the waves are way bigger than you think, these are about 8-12, my dad never went after he dislocated his shoulder taking on the big shore breaks at big beach. It was about 12-16 foot shore breaks on the right side of big beach when he dislocated his shoulder.

[@RAMelloh-ij5sl]

Perfect for free swimmers, little undertow, no cross-beach currents and big waves over a smooth sand bottom. Looks like heaven.

[@Meefy94]

dear people swimming there. you've got some balls !!!

[@mwladner11]

Meefy94 think you I swam there but the waves were lower that day but still huge

[@teacup6846]

better to be in the water then out, the waves get bigger and break closer to the shore

[@cobyrussell3158]

People don't understand how big of waves these are... Especially for Maui beaches!

[@skylerblair7753]

Your wrong

[@nif82]

North side of Maui has big waves. Big beach seems bad cause they break right on the shore.

[@viktorpettersson9975]

Looks so fucking fun

[@lilpoopypoo]

@@viktorpettersson9975it issss

[@angelinadolce2232]

I used to be a pt resident in Maui... You can't tell by this video the power of the waves.

[@teacup3133]

I love that scream as the wave comes in, I've heard it before and it speaks of joy and life and a little bit of fear.

[@barrierjohn6528]

I swam there as well. The surf may seem benign but it commands respect, even from strong swimmers. The beaches of Maui are beautiful, especially at night.

[@wishbeter]

Kept waiting for the dramatic big waves...

[@driverdick2]

So Cool that I found this, as I was watching and recognizing some of the people walking by I realized that I was standing you when you were taping this, I remember trying to be quiet since I hate when people cant keep their mouth shut when you are trying to capture a moment on video, awesome waves for this part of Maui that day !

[@imapseudonym1403]

We were on the south end of big beach when something like this happened. Kids were running at the waves with boogie boards and riding them to the beach. They seemed to be having a blast but I was standing there worried sick about them.

[@nightprowleronline]

Though it's not dramatic, it sure is hypnotic. I at least can't take my eyes off the waves rolling on the beach building structures in the sand and while flowing back into the ocean impede other waves which try to make their way to the shore.

[@tylermau1327]

why are there so many dislikes? these waves are pretty decent size ive been to this beach before about 5 years ago. ive had aunties and uncles die at this beach. i myself have been injured from being slammed on the bottom of the beach by the waves. the riptides are strong and there's a sharp drop off about 30 feet away from the shore line. you either ride the rip and go straight in or you get dragged in and sucked under the drop off, picked up and slammed haha thats the worst part.

[@lennonclifford8170]

You haven't been to a beach in 5 years?

[@tylermau1327]

its been a while...im hawaiian but i live in Colorado...my family lives on Maui...i just havent been able to make it back there..but I WILL return you can bet on it! ready to be where i belong...

[@pegasusparadiseviptradinga5954]

The waves are not big, sorry to dissapoint you

[@fritshits65]

I’ve lived and worked there 30 years ago , when it was only a dirtroad to it. This point of view is of the cliff dividing Big & Little beach . Waves at Big Beach are good for boogieboarding & skimboarding…rarely surfable waves due to huge backlash , Little beach way better break but high surf rare on the Southside. Once after work we hit morning swell bodysurfing , waves pretty bigger than this….came out without shorts ; its like a washingmachine out there . Still MAUI NO KA OI!!❤

[@SonicRainBoom12X]

Those are huge compared to the ones I saw on the shore in california. They may look normal size from here, but up close they look enormous.

[@jordemort5359]

why so many dislikes? these waves are huge!

[@williamwu1128]

why so many likes? your dick isnt!

[@jordemort5359]

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[@williamwu1128]

+Sir_Mercury nvm, just a joke...

[@michaelfavela8273]

+KrazyZeus that was a really shitty joke, like wtf were you trying to say

[@williamwu1128]

michaelballergaming HD Sorry, not here to argue.

[@spyfox434]

Natures way of reclaiming the sand, yet shrinking beaches.

[@TRR52TIAN]

I've been here, the waves tend to come in cycles. Like every 2-3 hours there will be a huge wave that clears the beack

[@kwv889j]

I could stand there for a long time and watch that. It's mesmerizing.

[@joeshmoenumber5]

I liked the guy doing yoga at 00:29 getting wrecked hahah

[@Mauijungalow]

The waves are erratic and yes, can be bigger - this really is about how far the water goes up the shore.

[@huskymcfluff]

Man, I miss the beach. =(

[@calebtamire8445]

same

[@Mauijungalow]

That's great! Keeps your rear end very clean that way : )

[@iiPRODiGY808]

He is on a 30-50ft cliff. The waves are strong and can seriously hurt someone. This was one of the biggest south swell that ever hit since 2005.

[@bethisurfer4901]

The most exciting 2.49 minutes of my life.

[@GerhardSchroeder]

Is there a situation where the ocean actually moves sand to the shore or does it get less and less sand at the beaches?

[@TheGodParticle]

Beautiful beach, looks like fun.

[@jennimoran8627]

Very soothing sound.

[@esmediamond]

PEOPLE WHEN WATER IS GETTING SUCKED INTO THE OCEAN LIKE THAT, RUN! That means, big ass waves!!

[@tarnocdoino3857]

I spent a month on this beach in 2003. The first day, I had a wall slap me up that beach like a rag doll. In 2018 I went back, and while snorkeling, a rouge wave smeared the couple with us 15 feet up the beach in quick 3 waves.

[@SuV33358]

Beautiful yet unforgiving

[@laakeaboy2923]

For all of you guys saying this is not dramatic this guys is on like a 40 foot cliff and if you’ve ever been to bigs you know if it’s breaking at the reef it’s big. Theses waves are probably like 6-10ft. If you are not a very experienced bodyboarder, surfer, or body surfer just don’t go out. It’s that simple if you go out inexperienced you are most likely gonna get hurt by getting slammed into the sand and that would make the lifeguards have to come out and save you so you’re not only putting your life in danger you’re putting the lifeguards life in danger just because “It’s not that big let’s go swimming” Just don’t go out on days like these.

[@umberdus]

we used to stand in water facing the beach :P back to waves like these with friend closed eyes and having fun find our selves landing on the sand :)

[@abeirabaixa]

1:53 The dog it's simply an hero!! The dog surfs a summer wave and beeing at least 50ft above sea level!!

[@benjaminparadis2843]

My uncle (not the one with the chiken feet) lives there and has a dog. My uncle‘s name is Kurnt Baskell and he named his dog Relish because he likes relish. He calls this beach “poopy beach“ because every morning he takes Relish for a walk and they both dig a hole in the sand to do their morning crap. Sometimes in the evening too. Byebye!

[@GerhardSchroeder]

Thanks.

[@sgtskiddz]

Did they really just say that the "Waves are washing all the way up to shore"?

[@JaxxDZN]

Man i miss the beach :(

[@jayham1970]

When waves start coming up like that, rip tides are sure to follow.

[@Mauijungalow]

yes! There were some big waves happening yesterday too.

[@drewyager4020]

Been there. Very heavy water. It lives up to its name

[@BunniesUnite]

awsome this was a day before my bday

[@patrickwwe4818]

if you look in the description it says "big for this beach"

[@bignalgas1]

been to makena on at least 20 trips over there and this is the biggest i've even seen'em there

[@lederniermot7230]

C’est beau. Et c’est bien filmé !! 🤗

[@Mauijungalow]

yes, the other side is well-known for body surfing, and there were a lot of people in the water that day.

[@VarietyMix]

OMG I WAS THERE AT BIG BEACH OMG THE WAVES WERE GARGANTUEOUS

[@VarietyMix]

aka giant

[@whatsthekeytothekeykat]

I was there a week ago, it looked half as bad, and even then, the parking attendant was going around warning people it was not good for swimming that day.

[@atteiraarouvak4696]

i think at first there were more people swimming inside and at the end only two left?

[@tungstenkid2271]

Stupid question but what causes big waves? I mean, there are no big waves on lakes are there?

[@thefishingdude1]

little kid says DAMN IT the wave ruined my sand castle!

[@MrJericho1100]

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH THE SAME BDAY AS ME

[@DoubleTroubles729]

The Rips in that water is staggering! Strong currents that’s for sure!

[@vahe1982]

nice video thanks

[@pratimaaich2327]

So beautiful

[@Mauijungalow]

thx for explaining

[@Mauijungalow]

The sand moves a lot - it's like the ocean scoops the sand away - and I don't have video of that - so much that the rocks are very exposed. And then the ocean can bring the sand back in. The shore line changes A LOT in one year. I don't think there is less and less sand at this beach, but on the North shore, there is lots of erosion.

[@kubaalex4550]

When I go to the beach I always look for a wave that is timed with the water going back

[@jc6385]

When the tide is that. tumultuous, it's time to get off the beach until tomorrow.

[@bransonlights]

Definitely some strong seismic activity going on.

[@MartinBiermeier]

nice Vid.

[@joshboy0]

Once happened to me too... But there was no sand, but small rocks! xD That's hurtful, believe me :)

[@nicoletwisk5122]

The shore break there can be nasty. Many people have been injured.

[@eLPaSa0]

Dramatic...not sure if I will sleep tonight

[@sergegrattu5171]

Sooooo Dramatic!!!

[@cateyedboy7151]

I don't understand how people can love beaches with waves, except surfers of course

[@nolanobrien7182]

This was taken on my 13th b-day

[@ridhwaankhan7916]

I'm from South Africa and these are normal size waves yes? It looks like those waves are forming a rip tide which means waves crashes and forms an under current pulling you out to sea.

[@reflectwhatyouare689]

watch the Vega Baja Giants Waves in Puerto Rico and tell me if that's normal!

[@Ramiromasters]

Those things are freaking dangerous! one time it took me like 5 minutes swimming full speed to get out to the beach... was tired and a bit scared!

[@97JAF]

Happened to me at waimea almost drowned

[@Soundcomplex]

ThePineapple Safer to change direction. Dont swim to the beach, but swim to the side, until you find a place without current.

[@andrewbatioff2435]

I did a double check and the rip looks dangerous fur sure. The waves shouts no kooks or else

[@castelers355]

1:52 ong I died the way this surfer slipped 😂😂😂😂

[@KeyForsat]

wonderful

[@abdullaawadhi1525]

Ohhhhhh... The drama. Ohhhhh.... My heart....

[@jayham1970]

Maybe it’s just my phobia of water, but when the beach becomes nearly covered in water, I would get off the beach. In my mind, I would be thinking is this a tsunami?

[@LuvsLavish]

SOME HUGETEST WAVES CAN COME AT THE BEACH BUT KIDS DONT SUF NO KIDS SHPULD NOT SUF IT DANGEROUS REALLY TRUE

[@yummyuki808]

big beach best shorebreaks for me. only in the 808. HI LIFE BABY

[@Quit-f1s]

So cool!

[@_0x7cf]

I was in Maui about a month later.

[@pholhan]

The waves looked very scary.

[@adlyrafik8038]

THIS REMINDS LE OF THOS NIGHT MEORS WHERE YOU CANT RUN AWAY OF THE WHATER !!

[@fpressel]

Steep dropoff with strong shore break. Must get some good rip-currents.

[@irs5355]

Yo ppl who dislike the video the waves aren't supposed to be that bug for that beach

[@itsmelia1677]

Bruh they weren't big we've been to a beach and such waves come. Tip- Always turn your back when a wave is coming.

[@uwudracu]

At indonesia when big waves comw livegaurds told swimmers to go on land and sufers are allowed to go into the water

[@braydenjett7549]

Where was this filmed those waves r huge

[@Mauijungalow]

yes, this is the biggest I've ever seen them.

[@calebtamire8445]

this vid was made 3 years before i was born

[@ajsatromosiris]

That's all I thought it would be way better I thought the waves are actually going to be like an OK size

[@Asadamcan]

I Love How That Guy Is Tanning Then A Wave Hits Him :D

[@Mauijungalow]

Yes, no doubt.

[@NurrrAyeshahh]

waves sooo huge the sand almost gone !!

[@chloedyer2001]

Dramatic is the fact that children's sandcastles are ruined

[@futurexjam2]

if you dont panic, it is enjoyable :)

[@brandonschmidt1932]

Damn those waves

[@MrJericho1100]

Yes it is

[@davidbraithwaite704]

Fun and games...as long as you don't PANIC🤗

[@johnmilner3030]

these are decent waves for a beachbreak. they might be smaller than riff waves but potentially dangerous as well. look at the steep shore here. there would be a strong current and the white water is in fact brown water. not that pretty to get washed there.

[@evgenysemenov6051]

Dramatic here is that the waves are too little for having fun.

[@adamboof6769]

I would love to be there it's not dra ate. It's awesome!