It was home to the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship until 1985. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in honor of Eddie Aikau started at Sunset Beach in 1984.
Waikiki Beach hosted the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship until 1985. In 1984, the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational, dedicated to Eddie Aikau, was established at Sunset Beach.