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HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES

Swell Summary

A declining medium period northwest swell that peaked earlier today has 7 to 8 foot, near 12 second swell passing around the Waimea and Pauwela buoys this afternoon. This is producing High Surf Advisory (HSA) level surf for the north and west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, as well as along the north-facing shores of Maui. The low north of the area will be responsible for producing a fetch along its backside that will be aimed toward the western end of the state. The close proximity of this source will lead to a brief relatively large, medium period north northwest swell passage this evening. The High surf Advisory will expire for Maui County tonight as higher swell remains west. East-facing shores better exposed to the north may experience an increase in surf due to a north wrap the next few days.

NORTH SHORE

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Surf: Stomach to shoulder high NNE short period wind swell in the morning builds in the afternoon with occasional sets up to head high.

Conditions: Choppy/disorganized with NE winds 20-25mph in the morning decreasing to 15-20mph in the afternoon.

SOUTH SHORE

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Surf: Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf.

Conditions: Semi clean/textured with NNE winds 25-30mph in the morning decreasing to 20-25mph in the afternoon.

WEST SIDE

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Surf: Waist to stomach high NNE short period wind swell with occasional chest high sets.

Conditions: Fairly clean in the morning with NE winds 20-25mph. Clean conditions for the afternoon as the winds lighten to 15-20mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com