The strong surf prompted National Weather Service meteorologists to advise people to stay away from certain Hawaii beaches.

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HONOLULU – Dangerous surf conditions with waves reaching dozens of feet high are forecast across Hawaii's northern beaches ... The NWS also said to expect ocean water to surge and sweep across ...

The impacts are moderate, and the public should be aware of strong, breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming dangerous. “Heed all advice from ocean safety officials,” said NWS.

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The strong waves are caused by a large northwest ... The swell is originating from the northwest Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Japan. Swells are normal for the Aloha State this time of year ...