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Swell Summary

The current moderate long period northwest swell is peaking and will slowly decline Thursday. Reinforcement pulses of moderate, medium-to long-period northwest swells are expected over the next couple of days to keep surf elevated. A fast-moving but potent low now moving through the Aleutian Islands is generating what will be a moderate sized, long-period northwest swell filling in Saturday into Sunday with peak surf heights possibly reaching advisory levels. A strong, slow-moving low between Hawaii and California will lead to a potential for a medium period north-northeast swell filling in over the weekend into early next week. East facings shores will remain rough and choppy coinciding with the breezy conditions through the next 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