Surfing JAWS & MAVERICKS within 24 hours

One of the biggest swells to hit California first passed by Jaws on Maui.
We first paddled surf clean Jaws before hopping on a flight to Mavericks in California to immediately surf the biggest and most unruly Mavericks I've seen. We came home in one piece!
Filmed by:
‪@mauimarcc‬
Johnny Decesare
‪@Tuckerwooding‬
Jace Panebianco
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[@joeyspizza8]

I was on the beach/bottom of the cliff at Mavs that day, couldn't see the surfers too well, but then I saw one exit the wave by jumping like 10ft high and doing a crazy 540 spin flip move, and I said out loud "That has to be Kai Lenny" and one of the guys flying the drones next to me said "It was" lmao so sick!

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

In big waves, Kai Lenny is surfing and almost everyone else is surviving. At Nazare, he stalls and gets barreled and makes it while everyone else is just going as fast as they can, hoping they don't get smashed.

[@DJRushX1]

Grew up around there in Pacifica. I use sit on the jetti and just watch the sudden wave changes and how Mav's broke. Wasn't as popular back then as it is now and it still continues to impress. Nothing like it.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@DJRushX1 I used to surf the garbage wave at Linda Mar all the time when I lived in the Bay Area. How far is Mavs from there?

[@seancallahan1312]

@@S0ulinth3machin3 Mavericks is about 7 or 8 miles south of there. It can be head-high to slightly overhead at Half Moon Bay Jetty (fun little wedge wave, a little on the soft side) but 1 mile and a half or 2 miles (as crow flies) out to the peak at Mavericks it's life and death conditions. Half a mile north at Ross' Cove it's half the size or less?

[@brad2064]

15:18 how did Ridge stay up? Mavericks: imma gonna wipe you out. Ridge: No.

[@mattbellina5485]

No one else has even come close to surfing big waves as mental as Kai. The dream has finally been realized. Surfing giant surf as if it were ripable head high trestles!

[@bcbikeboard322]

My jaw is on the floor. Kai is the future of surfing, finding kickers and quarters on big waves to throw down tricks in surf that most couldn't even drop in on. Insane, wishing you excellent health for 2024.

[@snookmeister55]

His paddle in at Jaws is amazing.

[@monicacampbell4600]

INSANE session at Mavs!!! Hit by the lip at 15:19 AND HE POWERS THROUGH! Crazy awesome surfing and breathtaking footage. WOW. 🌊💙🌊💥

[@DJRushX1]

Boggles the mind the things you do Kai. And, you really really need to take your film crew out to dinner because they continue to impress (they absolutely killed it on the pipeline video).

[@pedros.1576]

So Heavy! This young man has extended the realm of big wave surfing, tow in or not! Radical.

[@Astrohhh]

It's amazing how incredibly talented you are. There couldn't be a better ambassador for the sport and art of surfing, keep killin it man 🤙

[@kookaliciouss]

He really is becoming one of the greatest watermen

[@billwillard6828]

I lived on the Coastside for 20 years and I've never seen anyone surf Mav's like that! Wow.

[@kawikadee9670]

Kai, That was amazing! You should create a new category in the sport and call it, "Acrobatic surfing."

[@englishlad8085]

That Mavericks session was insane, no half measures with Kai , full send as always . I was at pipe and seen your accident mate , hope your ok and glad you chose to wear that helmet.🙏🤙

[@JohnSmith-em9ks]

The balance and strength to control those drops!!!! I've surfed for 40 years (for fun) and my mind still cannot grasp the talent I see with these guys. Stay safe!

[@sokbok]

wow Kai, tremendous showing at Mavericks. way to work hard and show up

[@jukee67]

Thank you guys. In these unprecedented times when most people allow the media to divide and conquer a video like this shows you just need to focus on whatever you have passion about and just go for it. Anything is possible if you block out the madness. This is what it means to find what you love to do in life and make a career out of it. You don't really ever need an alarm clock. Just work each day to get better at it ultimately seeking to be the best version you can be at it. Thanks again. This footage shows the vastness of our planet. That ocean is pure energy. I avoid negativity as much as possible and seem to still be surrounded by it. After watching this I can tune out the negative and focus on the positive. Keep doing what you do guys.

[@roddevere2975]

What an incredible video. I love that POV shot where you're flying through the air. Truly inspiring.

[@darrenhowerton5915]

Anyone else notice he drops in goofy foot at 2:36? INSANE

[@DanielDow]

Incredible. Nobody does it like Kai

[@funkyduck4743]

Stunning images and fitting music. I really enjoyed that! You sir are a master and an artist! That was dope AF, cheers!

[@deanaoxo]

Wow, 56 years of watching waves and being a grom, we used to sail out of the marina down there, (I'm from Florida) Kai redefines it all, mellow, smooth, fully into the flow. Just lovely to watch. Thank you for sharing. . .

[@rachelhexterfried3909]

I never tire of watching Kai surf.

[@johnnyh8878]

I needed a few minutes to let my brain fully register what I just watched. I think I witnessed the highest and longest cutback in history. And possibly the best recovery on the lip of death ☠️. What power and finesse encompassing old and new styles mixed into a perfect surfer. Thanks kid. 😊

[@ascgmail]

Please don't tell me it's over!😢 That was breathtaking!❤More!!!

[@starrmcmichael5822]

Great footage of an absolutely amazing athlete. Always a joy to watch. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@johnbrant2454]

Wow, what amazing waves! Great surfing and so creative on the faces...

[@ScarlettRose7221]

You are most definitely ‘at one’ with your environment. Just beautiful! 😍

[@marie-pierredalcourt6583]

Bravo Kai ! You are Amazing, and Blessed to be Able to Surf those Giant Waves! Abrazos!

[@fuckingeveryname]

rare case where the epic music is justified

[@nuggets.6774]

You're amazing! Great footage. Thanks for sharing it.

[@jasonbreitfuss1973]

continuity from many angles / mind blowing/thankyou Kai

[@huck4321]

Amazing surf action! I briefly thought about the carbon footprint of flying to chase big swell but then realized that was a total buzz kill and decided to enjoy the amazing surf action.

[@hillandrewdavid]

I love that you leave the raw audio with ambient sounds. Thanks for being a rad surfer and your content!!

[@heartsky]

Kai is so exciting to watch!

[@user-hs4ih8zp7e]

Kai Lenny is the best big wave surfer in the world .

[@jasonhutt9117]

People can see how tired you looked heading out really early start at Mavericks, that was epic to watch jet ski's look a must at Mavericks

[@kevinwells4986]

You just made my New Year better. Thank you Kai.

[@GiangTran-fp3wu]

Gives me chills watching your video. Freaking epic!

[@Fatioman333]

Incredible footage of a once-in-a-generation prodigy shredding some beastly waves with such style!

[@juliecole4848]

You’re a true artist on that board with the waves as your canvas! Beautiful!

[@MemoROFL]

That Mavs edit was incredible

[@ave0828]

Perfect timing. Doing physical therapy for double knee surgery and you come thru. Good looking out, Kai 🫡

[@JammaLamma]

Dang good luck with your rehab that's gnarly.

[@3dandyrandy3]

I had both mine replaced last year😳 It was mean!!!

[@SilentAdventurer]

1.34 INSANITY! Mad respect!

[@JOEBOWERY]

Epic! As you know that’s what got Mark Foo(chasing the swell from Hi to Mavs, no sleep?). You’re better and so is the gear, but still stay rested brother, so much respect from Oregon. ❤🎉

[@sailcatthecat972]

Sublime. Your lines are artistry.🏄‍♀️

[@jonathanlawson5812]

Thanks Kai, and thank you to the crew for bringing us the vision. Special times we live in

[@Killemgrillem00]

Can't get better !! All the dangles.. What dreams are made of.

[@siljajager5638]

crazy! great to watch

[@aimes2]

So awesome. I was cheering watching this 🙌🙌🙌

[@marvindennis3664]

insane. as an old guy now it's so cool to see to ride from the board view. Excellent video work. Thanks

[@mandocon]

I’ve been waiting for this video to come out🤙🏽

[@PeterLunk]

Thanks for sharing ! Enjoying the rides from Amsterdam :)

[@innapickle8832]

'Why is everyone coming in?" You're comedy! Another amazing show Kai.

[@stolv3771]

Pure JOY. In my next life i want to be Kai Lenny. The superhero music was perfect. KZbin needs to offer a magnifier in the Thumbs Up button.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Kai must have a gyroscope built inside of him. What an amazing, artistic, and powerful surfer. No fear. Beautiful to watch.

[@Ridge_Lenny]

Such a fun trip!!!

[@timromley1871]

Awesome edit; unreal surfing

[@donarancibia291]

I was waiting for this post…I heard you were out at Mavs, amazing edit, you left nothing on water that day, so fun to watch.

[@michaelreid5912]

LEGEND! Sealed!!!!

[@nickortcoski6769]

So the man.. Still! Untouchable!! ❤

[@rachelhexterfried3909]

Kai dancing with the waves.

[@colinfloyd2385]

Absolutely shredding!

[@joegibbs2508]

What a jokester. "You're first Ridge". The comment after seeing that first wave says a lot. "See that wave, there wasn't much you could do on it". Others are looking for a wave to ride, Kai is looking for a wave to do stuff on! I'm sure he's studying these videos, and looking at what his options are to improve and do even more!

[@Thinkx7-1]

Kai Lenny’s easily the best surfer if I think about it❤

[@danielhutchinson6158]

Thank you Kai. Grateful.

[@Majja13]

That was just Sick!! Thank you

[@lleytonholt3316]

that was so cool. So well produced and filmed

[@rickdeboer1616]

That was a fun one to watch, nicely done.

[@timothytice3074]

been surfing 40years+ got to say best damn surfing i've seen in a long time. back when i did airs every body in the lineup would heckle me. i used to air mid face to lip. i saw you did one at mav's keep pushing the limits some day we will see back flip in barrel.

[@kawikadee9670]

They heckled you? Why airs are fun, unless they were jealous.

[@heaven-is-real]

nice 360 in front of the barrel that was sweet

[@timothytice3074]

1983 in fla @@kawikadee9670

[@yahwea]

This is an awesome episode! 🤙

[@DwainDwight]

killer stuff. keep pushing the limits mate.

[@randyevermore9323]

Bravo! That's the only word that comes to mind.

[@elliot2871]

oof, the body boarder that crashed into that surfboard @2:13

[@1234waveskier]

Speechless brother, amazing!

[@CindyNorman]

Looking good with that beard, Kai! A bunch of us were watching yo’all from the cliffs… Dynamite day. Well done!

[@camronbay1]

Amazing footage.

[@RahulBonnerjee]

King Kai at it again

[@MrWebstriker]

MONSTER🏄 !! at 15:20..... seems like newton was busy 😂🤙

[@GloryDaze73]

❤ Amaizing mountains in the background..... Oh fuc No! Those are Waves!!

[@lya5783]

Ufff! The State of synchronicity!

[@bazkeeley9618]

Amazing

[@chalachin4452]

Saw what you did for first time. Amazing!

[@uidfilms]

No question in my mind you’re the goat

[@keithwyckoff5618]

Absolutely incredible.

[@littledsurf]

True waterman on another level. Happy new year!

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

Watermen? Who need a JetSki to get into a perfect spot of a wave? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@primrosereceptionist611]

@@user-ke9yk5qp3u Your saying Laird Hamilton is also not a Waterman?🌊

[@user-ke9yk5qp3u]

@@primrosereceptionist611 No

[@christophergonzalez5994]

Love it

[@Fishin-Ipps]

Dude, you live on another planet. And it’s f’n awesome

[@Ericxnugz]

So sick ! Happy new year!

[@conorlinehan4434]

That was gnarly

[@shellystallion9307]

So cool! Keeping you in the light, Brah, after your incident at Pipe. Try Jarrow PS 100 for concussion recovery. Mana has. E, no break da reef! 🤙🏽

[@darrellstyner0001]

Damn, think I soiled myself! Epic!

[@xavierap7357]

Best of the best 🤙🤙🤙

[@blanketeyblank5309]

1-6-2024. Heal completely. Be safe. Use your intuition. Want to continue watching for a long time. TY. ❤

[@backunit1]

as we used to say in the 70's. Totally.

[@elizabethjemetz4278]

Wow!!❤❤

[@chrisculpen9205]

Kai Got all the love and Aloha for da Goofys. 🙌🏼❤🤙🏼

[@Dave-hs4lj]

Master class.

[@michaelp8856]

i never saw anyone do a 360 1:34 on a big wave - Kai the best!

[@davidwoegens]

Had the pleasure of surfing with Kai in Mexico, and it was awesome to see his stoke level is the same whether it’s 30ft Jaws or 3ft Mexico. And I thought it was wild watching him surf switch in chest high surf. And now im trying to wrap my head around the fact I’m pretty sure I just witnessed him surfing switch stance at jaws 🤯🤯🤯 the ocean is truly his playground

[@genesmith4642]

Shredding

[@norcalridgerunners4206]

SICK

[@richhudnut5110]

That would be so much fun to do photo on a big day, well done team...

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Nice video and edit🎉