Rumors

The surf has been fun the last few days, waist to head high at the hook and the top of the point showing overhead sets. Weather has been great, light wind and sun. Only complaint is the tide - high throughout the day thereby concentrating the masses after school and work. Well - I've been watching the swell build - plenty of rumors around after the islands received the best winter swell in years. Good enough to hold the Eddie Aikau in 20 to 25-foot Bay Bombs. Congratulations to local peter mell for a great showing. It was nice to see honorary invitee jay moriarity listed. But - back to the swell. Early this morning it was 4-foot at 17 from 300. Later in the day, it was 6-foot at 17 from 290. At sunset, the swell looked good and lines could be seen across the bay. This evening, overhead sets were pouring in at the hook. The buoy is showing 7 feet at 17 sec from 290. Unfortunately, everyone from everywhere has been made aware of this swell (it was on NPR) and it is likely the parking lot will be full by sun up. Ever notice how many idiots are in the water when it gets big - everyone trying to claim they were out on the "big" day. What is usually friday follies may turn out to be much worse - friday at the fights? I'm sure there are plenty from the otherside that are taking the day off to join the steady stream of boards flying over the hill. Good luck.
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