Hawaii surf forecasters at the local National Weather Service bureau expect the peak of the swell to be some time between 4am and 8am Thursday.

The system under the microscope is due to unfold over the weekend, lending itself to more accurate analysis come Monday. It's still a bit early to really tell, but this one could be a big one and cause the Eddie to run an unprecedented two years in a row. Stay tuned for more updates next week.

Pretty cool clip that follows Volcom's Bruce Irons from daybreak to dusk during one of surfing's most epic day in ages.

What better way to highlight our new full-sized photo galleries than the Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held at Waimea Bay? Plus: Win an Eddie contest poster signed by 22 of the invitees!

While Waimea saw it's fair share of epic rides during the Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau, the wipeouts were just as spectacular!

Waimea Bay delivered an event of legendary proportions at the 25th annual Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Fueled by Monster Energy. Huge photo gallery and Waimea beach party video here!

Surfing's most sacred ceremonies, the Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony, went down Thursday, December 3rd at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu.

Announcing the Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2009/2010 Invitees...

Public voting for the 25th anniversary Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory Of Eddie Aikau, Fueled by Monster, opens today.

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