Swell Summary

Moderate to long period NW (310-320) swell brought an early morning peak to N and W facing shores as indicated by the PacIOOS Buoy at Waimea Bay where observations hovered near the High Surf Advisory (HSA) threshold for much of the day. During the last few hours, energy has begun to consolidate in the lower energy bands even as the observed significant wave height remains rather steady. As such, the HSA will be expired this afternoon. Small, medium period S swell continues through the week with minor longer period pulses arriving tonight and Saturday. E shores remain small throught he near term, but will see increasing short period action as trades strengthen mid-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