Latest Entries
Makana Pang at Pipeline
Benji Brand at Pipeline
Ryan Callinan at Pipeline
Previous Winners
Keito Matsuoka
Winning Wave
Full 2019 Movie
Nathan Florence
Winning Wave
Full 2018 Movie
Koa Rothman
Winning Wave
Full 2017 Movie
Mikey O'Shaughnessy
Winning Wave
Full 2016 Movie
Jamie O'Brien
Winning Wave
Full 2015 Movie
Kelly Slater
Winning Wave
Full 2014 Movie
Ricardo Dos Santos
Winning Wave
Full 2013 Movie
Reef McIntosh
Winning Wave
Full 2012 Movie
Kalani Chapman
Winning Wave
Special Awards
4ocean Wave of the Decade powered by Surfline
Now in its 10th year, Wave of the Winter showcases, celebrates and rewards the very best rides that happen on Oahu's North Shore each winter season. With past winners ranging from Kelly Slater to Jamie O'Brien to local and visiting underground Pipe specialists, Wave of the Winter has become one of the surf world’s most prestigious awards. This year, we'll crown our 10th winner -- and then take that winning wave and judge it against the past nine winners to determine the 4ocean Wave of the Decade. The winner will receive $10,000.
O'Neill Women's Overall Performance Award
The O'Neill Women's Overall Performance Award is given to the female surfer who consistently demonstrates courage, skill and style while riding the most challenging waves on the North Shore during the Wave of the Winter waiting period. The winner will be chosen by our elite judging panel based on the entire winter season and will receive $5,000.
Surfline Breakthrough Performance
The Surfline Breakthrough Performer Award -- a youth-focused division running in concert with the O'Neill Wave of the Winter -- celebrates the accomplishments of one surfer, 19 years old or younger, who rises above all other youths with sustained, standout performances along the Seven Mile Miracle from November through February. The winner will receive $1,000.
Surfline Overall Performance Award
The Surfline Overall Performance Award is given to the surfer who consistently demonstrates courage, skill and style while riding the most challenging waves on the North Shore during the Wave of the Winter period, while also demonstrating a positive commitment to both the sport and local community. The winner will receive $1,000.
Wave of the Winter: Regional Edition
Welcome to a new Wave of the Winter for the people, created to celebrate unsung local heroes who charge at beaches around the country, all winter long. Surfline’s inaugural Regional O’Neill Wave of the Winter contests will be judged via online user voting after the four-month holding period. (December 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020.)