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HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES

Swell Summary

The High Surf Advisory for all south facing shores has been upgraded to a High Surf Warning (HSW) as a long period south swell continues to gradually build and surf observations show spotty surf heights reaching warning threshold. This HSW is in effect through noon Saturday. A gradual downward trend is expected after Saturday into early next week. After this swell moves out, very little swell is expected next week after Tuesday. North- facing shore surf will become flat for the next few days. Small medium period northwest pulses may provide a tiny bump Sunday night into middle of next week. Surf along east- facing shores will remain small and choppy each day due to a limited trade wind fetch upstream of the islands.

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

am        pm  

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