Sunshine big The sun sets over Kaena

The sun sets over Kaena Point bringing and end to another beautiful day on the North Shore

a swell needs to bring in waves

Lockheed Martin and Hyatt Hotels

Shot of a wave taken with a strobe flash during the sunrise

Sunshine big The sun sets over KaenaCapturing a wave like this is both art and science. At this secret North Shore beach, the sun will only be visible at the end of the tube for a few weeks each year. During those days, a swell needs to bring in waves. Where the sun rises, there can only be a thin band of clouds. The winds must be just right to cut facets into the smooth water surface. All of these conditions might come together for a few precious minutes, but without the photographer