If you’ve ever experienced the Buffalo Big Board Classic at Mākaha, you know aloha is alive and well. Beyond the shakas, smiles, and hugs, there’s a genuine spirit of camaraderie, family, and surf stoke. Everyone wants to win, but these island locals are here to share their culture and have fun.
Named after legendary Hawaiian waterman Buffalo Keaulana, the annual contest draws top surfers, specialists, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate traditional Hawaiian surfing on a wide range of equipment and wave craft, all against the backdrop of Mākaha’s picturesque waves.