High Surf in Kauai Windward, Hawaii

High Surf May 26, 1996 – May 27, 1996 · Kauai Windward, Hawaii

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The wider storm

A fall storm in the southern hemisphere, to the south of Tahiti, generated large ocean swell around May 19th. Surf with sets to 6 feet built along the south shores of the Hawaiian Islands during the late morning hours of the 26th. Lifeguards conducted 100 water rescues by waverunner, including 33 at Waikiki. Three surfers were injured. A rouge wave estimated at 15 to 20 feet capsized a boat with a failed engine in Keehi Lagoon. The boat broke up on a nearby reef. One man drowned and three others were rescued.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5573364. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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