PHOTOS: Big Waves on the Big Island
A very large west-northwest swell will continue through Thursday. The swell peaked overnight Wednesday for the Big Island. Strong harbor surges and large breaking waves are expected at harbor entrances exposed to the swell. Mariners and oceangoers should use extreme caution when in and around the ocean. A High Surf Warning is in effect and several beaches have already been closed due to the large swell.
Click here for the latest list of beach closures.
This photo shows damage to the Hapuna Beach State Park’s north lifeguard tower. DNLR State Parks photo.
O’oma (OTEC) 1.22.15 / Image: Sanoe Kauhane
Milolii 1.22.15 – Image: James William Schuler
Paniau 1.22.15 / Image: James Grenz
Paniau 1.22.15 / Image: James Grenz
Paniau 1.22.15 / Image: James Grenz
Paniau 1.22.15 / Image: James Grenz
Paniau 1.22.15 / Image: James Grenz
Puako Boat Ramp 1.22.15 / Image: Alice Thigpen
At 4 a.m. locals report hearing the debris rolling into the road / Image: James Grenz
At 4 a.m. locals report hearing the debris rolling into the road / Image: James Grenz
At 4 a.m. locals report hearing the debris rolling into the road / Image: James Grenz
At 4 a.m. locals report hearing the debris rolling into the road / Image: James Grenz
Bite Me 1 expertly navigating the mouth of the Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Honokohau Harbor 1.21.15 / Image: Lola Ching
Banyans Surf 1.21.15 / Image: James Grenz
Banyans Surf 1.21.15 / Image: James Grenz
Banyans Surf 1.21.15 / Image: James Grenz
Lymans Surf 1.21.15 / Image: James Grenz
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