Big waves at Waimea Bay attract surfers and onlookers
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Star-Advertiser video by Craig T. Kojima
A high surf warning continues for the north- and west-facing shores of isles from Niihau to Molokai, and for the north-facing shores of Maui today, and remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.
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The high surf warning didn't stop surfers from braving waves on Oahu’s North Shore.
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A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.
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A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.
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A surfer catches a wave at Pipeline.
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A surfer catches a huge wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday as other surfers paddle out.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About six surfers catch a big wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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Six surfers brave the huge surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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Six surfers ride a huge wave at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.
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About 30 to 40 surfers brave the high surf at Waimea Bay on Wednesday.