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A High Surf Warning is in effect for Oahu's North Shore until 6 a.m. Hawaii time Monday. Waves between 40 and 50 feet were expected to peak around noon local time Sunday.
Nov. 20—UPDATED: 4:50 p.m. A high surf warning is still in effect for the north-facing shores of Oahu, Kauai and Molokai as well as the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau. In addition, a ...
Dec. 3—A high surf advisory is in effect for the north- and west-facing shores of Oahu, Kauai, Molokai and Niihau as well as the north-facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. Monday. "A passing ...
Waimānalo is located at The nearest towns are Kailua to the west, and Waimānalo Beach to the east. Waimanalo Beach is located within the traditional Ahupuaa of Waimānalo. . According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.3 km 2), all of it la
The water is especially dangerous during high surf, when powerful waves break over shallow sand and slabs of underwater lava rock. In certain conditions, strong rip currents are also present. The beach park is located between Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve to the west and Makapuʻu Point to the east along Kalanianaʻole Highway. [3]
Waimānalo Beach is located at (21.333657, -157.698055 The nearest town is Waimānalo to the west.. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km 2), of which 2.0 square miles (5.1 km 2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km 2) is water.
Locals and visitors, including Stanford and his family, flocked to Waimea Bay to catch a glimpse of the North Shore's iconic waves following a high-surf warning that resulted in 25-to 35-foot waves.
North Shore is known for its extreme high surf in the winter season, starting around early November and possibly lasting to as long as June or July. [8] Waves around this time are around 16 feet on average as measured from top to bottom of the waves' "face" -- the side of the wave that faces the shore.