Established local surfers consequently work together to limit outsiders' access to the waves.

Waikiki was then a quiet family beach and a haven for local surfers.

The 13-year-old was last seen struggling in the water on Tuesday morning after his friends and a local surfer tried and failed to help him.

Many local surfers were once junior lifeguards in the program.

Both projects were stopped by the opposition of local surfers and environmentalists.

I could have asked the local surfers, but was afraid to appear uncool.

When conditions are right there can be a crowd, but not always, local surfers dominate the peak.

Opened to the public in 1971, a cadre of local surfers now guard Trestles.

Today, the bay is used mostly by local surfers and fisherman.

Nearby the Keawaiki canoe landing site is popular today with local surfers.