Honolua Blomfield and Kai Sallas Claim Victories at the 2026 HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Longboard

HALEʻIWA, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi — It was a massive day for local surfing pride on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as Kai Sallas and Honolua Blomfield delivered dominant performances to secure the titles at the HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Longboard, presented by Hurley.

Surfing in pumping home waters, Blomfield rediscovered her championship form for a momentous victory, while Sallas pulled off a stunning last-minute comeback to capture his second Haleʻiwa longboard title.

Blomfield Reinstates World Champion Form

In the women’s division, multi-time World Longboard Champion Honolua Blomfield put on a clinic, navigating the challenging North Shore conditions with poise. Blomfield posted a solid 13.33 heat total in the final to fend off a stacked field of challengers.

Fellow Hawaii standout Sophia Culhane put up a strong fight, finishing in the runner-up position (10.57) to carry valuable momentum into the upcoming tour stop at Bells Beach. Cash Hoover (USA) finished third with a 9.33, followed by Natalia Wunderlich (HAW) in fourth with 9.30.

“I was stressing last night, but for it all to come together and to get the win is incredibly special,” Blomfield reflected after the victory. “I have three brothers and sisters, and they all were off work today. I feel like it was kind of written in the stars. I don’t even have words, it’s really special.”

Sallas Clinches Men’s Title with Last-Minute Heroics

The men’s final delivered high-drama surfing down to the wire. Trailing in the closing minutes and needing an 8.00-point ride or higher, Kai Sallas found his opportunity on a clean wave. Showcasing elite nose-riding and precise footwork through critical sections, Sallas locked in a brilliant 9.23 to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Sallas finished with a 14.53 total, edging out fellow World Longboard Tour contender Kaniela Stewart (13.67), who took runner-up. John Michael Van Hohenstein (10.10) and Jack Ho (9.76) rounded out the final in third and fourth, respectively.

“It was a crazy final. There were not too many waves that came through, so we had to capitalize on whatever we had,” Stewart noted about the tense heat.