Duke’s OceanFest 2025

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Duke’s OceanFest returns to Waikīkī to celebrate the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku, Hawai‘i’s most iconic waterman and the Father of Modern Surfing. Through events like the Outrigger Legends Surf Invitational, Hawai‘i Tandem Championship, Duke’s Ocean Mile Swim, and the Waterman Challenge, the festival embraces Duke’s values of aloha, sportsmanship, and community.

Partners like Outrigger Resorts & Hotels highlight Duke’s impact by supporting cultural experiences and sporting events, while the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation continues his mission of empowering scholar-athletes and organizations that carry forward his legacy. From the excitement of tandem surfing to the unveiling of new projects like specialty stamps and license plates, OceanFest not only honors Duke’s past but also inspires future generations to live with aloha.

Learn more at dukekahanamokufest.com and follow along on Instagram @dukekahanamokufest.