Kauai Jan 22 – Mar 2, 2023

Winter is rainy season in Hawaii and the North Shore of Kauai is one of the rainiest spots in the islands, but this winter outdid itself with weeks of extremely high surf, storms, and gale force winds. We still managed to pack in some fun while sometimes feeling like human mushrooms.
Kauai-001 At the Dolphin Fish Market, it's what's for lunch (and dinner). Spicy salmon and scallop rolls 🍥🍥 for lunch and a couple of Kona-raised Konpachi filets to...
1 At the Dolphin Fish Market, it's what's for lunch (and dinner). Spicy salmon and scallop rolls 🍥🍥 for lunch and a couple of Kona-raised Konpachi filets to…
Kauai-003 At the Dolphin Fish Market, it's what's for lunch (and dinner). Spicy salmon and scallop rolls 🍥🍥 for lunch and a couple of Kona-raised Konpachi filets to...
2 At the Dolphin Fish Market, it's what's for lunch (and dinner). Spicy salmon and scallop rolls 🍥🍥 for lunch and a couple of Kona-raised Konpachi filets to…
Kauai-004 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
3 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-008 These women were idiots and were promptly screamed at by the lifeguards to haul their butts back to shore
4 These women were idiots and were promptly screamed at by the lifeguards to haul their butts back to shore
Kauai-010 These women were idiots and were promptly screamed at by the lifeguards to haul their butts back to shore
5 These women were idiots and were promptly screamed at by the lifeguards to haul their butts back to shore
Kauai-016 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
6 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-017 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
7 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-022 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
8 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-025 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
9 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-028 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
10 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-045 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold...
11 A huge northwest swell rolled in on Sunday, generating waves with 45-60 ft face heights. In fact, on Oahu's North Shore the conditions were just right to hold…
Kauai-056 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
12 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
Kauai-080 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
13 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
Kauai-085 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
14 Even 3 days later as the northwest swell was starting to subside, the surf was still dangerous rolling into Hanalei Bay 🌊🌊
Kauai-087 It's been pretty cool, rainy, and misty on the North Shore. Last night was the first semi-decent view of Mt. Makana (aka Bali Hai) at sundown.
15 It's been pretty cool, rainy, and misty on the North Shore. Last night was the first semi-decent view of Mt. Makana (aka Bali Hai) at sundown.
Kauai-088 Lots of rain begets lots of waterfalls, taken right from our lanai while sipping morning coffee
16 Lots of rain begets lots of waterfalls, taken right from our lanai while sipping morning coffee
Kauai-089 Lots of rain begets lots of waterfalls, taken right from our lanai while sipping morning coffee
17 Lots of rain begets lots of waterfalls, taken right from our lanai while sipping morning coffee
Kauai-094 After a week of rain, flash flooding, and road closures we finally have a sunny vista from our lanai 🌞
18 After a week of rain, flash flooding, and road closures we finally have a sunny vista from our lanai 🌞
Kauai-097 After a week of rain, flash flooding, and road closures we finally have a sunny vista from our lanai 🌞
19 After a week of rain, flash flooding, and road closures we finally have a sunny vista from our lanai 🌞
Kauai-099 We also have beggars on our lanai, Mr. Cardinal was very intent to snatch a bite of my lunch 🐦🌮
20 We also have beggars on our lanai, Mr. Cardinal was very intent to snatch a bite of my lunch 🐦🌮