Haleʻiwa International Open Guide
Updated: Oct 2
The Haleʻiwa International Open is one of the North Shore’s longest-running community contests. It was founded by Rell Sunn and Earl Dahlin and runs at Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park, with divisions for just about every age.
At a glance
Waiting period: December 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (North Shore Chamber calendar). Official dates have not been announced yet.
Venue: Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park, North Shore Oʻahu
Who can enter: open, community-style entry
Sign up: LiveHeats
Divisions
Shortboard and longboard divisions run from 13-and-under up to 60+. The 2025–26 edition, the 54th, also included women’s 35+, adaptive and masters divisions. Check LiveHeats for the 2026–27 list.
How to sign up and costs
Registration runs through the Haleʻiwa International Open on LiveHeats. Entry fees for 2026–27 have not been posted yet. Instagram: @hiohawaii.
Watching
It is held at a public beach park, so friends and family can watch from the sand.
Sign up
[Register on LiveHeats](https://liveheats.com/hio)
Sources
Last checked October 1, 2026. Got better or newer details? Leave a comment below and we will update this guide.
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