The Sandy Beach Surf Report was started on Instagram in 2020 as a way to keep the community connected and informed about the conditions at Wāwāmalu (Sandy Beach). Its founder, Tyler Watanabe, has been surfing the dangerous and beautiful shoreline for more than 25 years. His reports and often comical videos covering the surf and unique character of Wāwāmalu quickly grew his following and now reaches an international audience. To Tyler, his followers, and the many people who enjoy Wāwāmalu, it is more than just a beach – it is a lifestyle.
To give back to the place and community that has grown the Sandy Beach Surf Report, Zak Noyle, and DaFin Hawaii, we have teamed up to gift a portion of these limited edition fins to the lifeguards, locals and groms who are the heart of Wāwāmalu.
To highlight the everyday talent in front of and behind the lens at Wāwāmalu, photos for this box design were selected from submissions to our Sandy Beach photo contest.
Zak Noyle / @zaknoyle - Based on the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu, Zak Noyle has traveled the world bringing a truly unique perspective to the art of water photography. Swimming in the heaviest surf conditions, sometimes only inches from the reef, Zak captures dramatic imagery with artful interpretations of the world’s most epic waves and the best surfers and bodysurfers in the world.
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100% Malaysian Rubber - All natural, high quality rubber. The blade provides rigid resistance yet is flexible where required. There is less drag on the up kick and leg strain and cramps are reduced.
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Comfortable Foot Pocket - The pocket is silky smooth and soft over the top of the toes and foot to prevent blisters and chafing while the bottom of the pocket is rigid to transmit power to the blade. Fin socks or booties are not required for comfort.
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Lightweight - For such a powerful fin, DAFIN is one of the lightest surf fins on the market. Less weight equals less strain.
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Extremely powerful - Revolutionary design creating maximum acceleration of the water flowing over the fin surface resulting in more thrust per kick.
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Maximum Control - At speed the “strakes” generate a vortex of water from the trailing edge forming a barrier to help prevent the outflow of water from around the raised foot pocket resulting in an element of control and maneuverability across the face of a wave or in turbulent water.
- Can be worn on either foot
- Floats in salt water
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Used by the Worlds Best Waterman - Ambassadors include Mark Cunningham (World Champion Bodysurfer), Zak Noyle (Professional Surf Photographer) and Brian Keaulana (World Renowned Hawaiian Waterman)
- Official fin of the United States Lifesaving Association and Hawaiian Lifeguard Association