Swell Summary

A series of small, medium-period northwest (310-320 degree) swells will pass through tonight through Saturday. These swells will maintain solid head-high surf along most north-facing shores and waist to head high surf along the better-exposed west shores. A significant northwest swell may reach the islands early next week.

East shore surf will likely pick up a bit through the middle of the week as easterlies increase over and upstream of the state. South shore surf will stay around the seasonal average, as a couple of small, long-period south swells move through the local waters this week.

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