WNW Swell Peaks Today, Larger WNW on Horizon

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Big Island Surf Forecast

Hilo side: Wave heights are forecast to be ankle/waist high today.

Kona side: Wave heights are expected to be knee/thigh high today with waist high sets at the best breaks.

South: Wave heights are expected to be knee/thigh high today.

Small south-southwest is forecast to continue fading Tuesday with just leftovers by Wednesday.

A west-northwest swell is expected to peak Tuesday and fade through mid week. A larger west-northwest is lining up for the 20th but still pending development of the storm.

Keep in mind, surf heights are measured on the face of the wave from trough to crest. Heights vary from beach to beach, and at the same beach, from break to break.  

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