HANALEI — High surf of 25 to 30 feet pounded the North Shore, apparently peaking early in the morning. County lifeguards closed beaches from Hanalei to Ha‘ena as dangerous currents and high surf made for treacherous conditions. Surfers using jet
HANALEI — High surf of 25 to 30 feet pounded the North Shore, apparently peaking early in the morning.
County lifeguards closed beaches from Hanalei to Ha‘ena as dangerous currents and high surf made for treacherous conditions.
Surfers using jet skis rode waves at breaks outside of Hanalei Bay known as “Queen’s Reef,” “King’s Reef,” “Futures” and other North Shore tow-in surfing spots. A few surfers braved the break at Hanalei Bay, paddling out near the Princeville Hotel.
Despite the high waves, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave surf meet at Waimea Bay was not held. Spokeswoman Jodi Young said the waves were “a little inconsistent.” A number of Kaua‘i surfers are on the short list for the contest.
A high surf warning was in effect for north and west shores of all islands.
Two additional large swells, possibly large enought to cause destruction along the coastline are expected later this week.
No evacuations or major coastline damage was reported Saturday.
