‘Double-overhead’ surf could hit south shores
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Surfers turned out for a south shore swell at breaks such as Ala Moana Bowls. The surf is expected to increase overnight and peak with wave faces of more than 8 feet Wednesday.
Surfers turned out for a south shore swell at breaks such as Ala Moana Bowls. The surf is expected to increase overnight and peak with wave faces of more than 8 feet Wednesday.
A high surf advisory is in effect for south-facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Waves faces of 5- to 8-feet are expected today, with surf peaking at 8- to 10-feet Wednesday.
Forecasters say surfers could see double-overhead waves at select locations through Thursday.
The National Weather Service says the swell is from a storm system southeast of New Zealand last week.
The high surf advisory means large breaking waves will affect exposed beaches, reefs, jetties and channel entrances.
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Dangerous rip currents and localized beach erosion could occur.
