The best surf contest in Hawaii – maybe the world – has arrived this January of 2025. That’s right, it’s time for the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout in memory of Duke Kahanamoku. Ke Iki Beach Bungalows is once again a proud supporter for the event’s “Wave of the Winter”. If you’re unfamiliar with the event, you can read all about it in our prior articles for 2023 (click here) and 2022 (click here). In either case, you will find specific event details for this year’s edition below.
Everything Guests of Ke Iki Beach Bungalows Need to Know About the 2025 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Surf Contest
When is the 2025 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout?
The contest waiting period runs from January 4-16 2025. The event will run when wave conditions are ideal.
How to Know When the Contest is Called ON
The contest will run when wind and swell conditions bring ideal waves that will allow competitors to put on a world class show. Monitor the Backdoor Pipeline surf report here. If you see the report indicate that conditions are GOOD (light green) or better (dark green) the event will probably be called ON for the day. As off opening day (today!) the event has been called ON and will likely see completion either by day’s end on Monday (January 6) or will go on a brief hold until the waves pickup again towards the end of the designated waiting period:
In addition to monitoring the Backdoor Pipeline surf report, be sure to check-in on KBB’s Facebook and Instagram as we will alert guests and followers as to when the event is called ON.
How to Get to the Contest Site from Ke Iki Beach Bungalows
The Da Hui Backdoor Shootout is held at the world famous Banzai Pipeline. The contest zone is adjacently left (facing makai – to the ocean) of Ehukai Beach Park. Get directions from Ke Iki Beach Bungalows. It’s a mere 2-minute drive, 7-minute bike ride, or 20-minute walk from our roadside gate.
How to Watch the Event if Not Currently Staying at KBB
What if you’re not staying at Ke Iki Beach Bungalows at this special time of the year (be sure to correct that for 2026)? No worries, because you can watch the event via livestream on YouTube right here:
That’s it – everything you need to know about this year’s edition of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout. Please do join us in supporting (by watching!) the contingent of brave men and women who will do battle at Backdoor Pipeline in the days ahead.