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September 14, 2005
9/14
THURSDAY...massive swell moved into local shores today with sets hitting the 8ft mark at some reefs that are not to be mentioned. most reefs were happy with powerful 4-6ft surf maxing out many of the usual town spots. waves were big enough to create some mist along southern shores. the big question is when will it peak. there are two trains of though on this. the first and original forecast was for the swell to build today and peak tomorrow. many models are holding true to this and my opinion is that they are wrong. not to be mean, but the buoy reading are indicating to me that the most powerful part of the swell has or will pass tonight if not already. tides seem to have a profound affest on south swell so whenever the next incomming tide occure look for a boost in swell arrival frequency. the call is for surf to be 4-6ft tomorrow and not nealy as powerful or consistent. this is my guess and i hope i'm wrong, however i feel the swell will seem as if its's dropping tomorrow.
Posted by megaprober at September 14, 2005 08:37 PM
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Wednesday, 9/14/05, was some of the best south swell I've seen in awhile. Although any form of surfing is now more a fond memory than a pastime, I was able to catch some action at Panics with my camera (around 3-4pm that day.) Some of the picts are posted on my site (http://www.hawaiibeachcombers.com/bodysurfing.html) If any of the "stars" of the day think they're the ones in the picts, let me know and I'd be happy to give a digital of the photo(s). My e-mail is rskyoung@hawaii.rr.com
Aloha!
Posted by: Richard at September 20, 2005 05:45 PM