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NW Swell Fading, Another on its Heels

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screen-shot-2016-10-09-at-8-47-24-pmBig Island Surf Forecast

Hilo side: Wave heights are forecast from knee/shoulder high today.

Kona side: Wave heights are expected to be waist/head high or more.

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South: Wave heights are expected to be waist/head high or more.

screen-shot-2016-10-09-at-8-47-17-pmMinimal south-southwest energy this week. Nothing significant is expected, just a small southwest swell for around the 13th.

Our current northwest swell is gradually weakening another northwest swell is expected to build late Tuesday into Wednesday. Knee to waist high sets are expected with this swell for the Kona side.

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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