Hey there surfers and beachgoers!

Are you ready for the latest scoop on the waves hitting Hawaii? Well, here's the lowdown - a big Northwest swell has just peaked, bringing some epic surf to the exposed north and west facing shores. You might want to grab your boards because the waves are still rocking at high-end advisory levels this afternoon. A High Surf Advisory is in place for various islands with surf heights expected to gradually decrease tonight into Thursday.

But hold onto your hats (or should we say rashguards?), because the rough and choppy surf along the east facing shores will be picking up, thanks to those strengthening trade winds. Get ready for some elevated surf heights hitting advisory levels from Thursday into Friday. And hey, don't forget about that small bump coming later today on the south facing shores!

For all you surf enthusiasts out there in Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island, make sure to check out those tides and plan your sessions wisely. And if you're on Maui, watch out for that High Surf Advisory on the north facing shores.

So what's the weather looking like? Mostly cloudy with scattered showers tonight, then partly sunny with likely showers on Thursday. Temps will be in the lower 70s for lows and lower 80s for highs. And don't forget your sunscreen because that UV Index is going to be high!

As the sun sets on another epic day in Hawaii, remember to stay safe in the water, watch out for rip currents, and most importantly, have a blast riding those waves!

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