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High Surf in Honolulu Metro, Hawaii

High Surf June 24, 2023 – June 27, 2023 · Honolulu Metro, Hawaii

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Injuries

What the National Weather Service wrote

Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted south facing shores of the islands due to a large and powerful south swell. Strong currents and large waves made swimming and other marine activities dangerous. A commercial sailing catamaran encountered large surf while traversing waters near Waikiki and several people sustained injuries as a result.

The wider storm

High surf caused by a large south swell created hazardous conditions for the south facing shores such as strong currents, large breaking waves.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1102194. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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