Swell Summary

A small, long period south swell will peak this evening into Friday with surf heights along south facing shores near summer average before declining over the weekend and into early next week. A smaller portion of this long period south swell energy will wrap around into west facing shores.

A brief gale force low developing north of Hawaii will generate some small, short period swell that will arrive late this weekend and bring a slight uptick in surf along north facing shores. This swell will be overshadowed by some longer period energy out of the northwest generated by a storm force low developing near Kamchatka that will arrive around September 2nd.

Below average surf expected to continue along east facing shores due to gentle to moderate trade winds persisting through early 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