Big waves at Waimea Bay attract surfers and onlookers

A high surf warning continues for the north- and west-facing shores of isles from Niihau to Molokai, and for the north-facing shores of Maui today, and remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.

The high surf warning didn't stop surfers from braving waves on Oahu’s North Shore.

A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.

A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.

A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.

A surfer catches a huge wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday as other surfers paddle out.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About six surfers catch a big wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

Six surfers brave the huge surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

Six surfers ride a huge wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.

About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.