More beaches closed due to high surf, warning in effect

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It was a big day of surf for Hawaiis north- and west-facing shores Wednesday.

A high surf warning was in effect for north- and west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai, and north-facing shores of Maui and west-facing shores of the Big Island.

The swell was expected to peak Wednesday night and fade Thursday to 20-30 feet for the North Shore and 12-18 feet for the west shore.

Due to hazardous conditions, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and City and County of Honolulu announced the following closures:

Meanwhile, State Parks personnel are monitoring Lapakahi State Historical Park and Kekaha Kai State Park to determine if any action is needed in those areas.

But that didnt keep surfers out of the water.

On Oahu, ocean safety officials recorded 34 rescues in West Oahu (12 in Makaha) with 447 preventative actions, nine rescues on the North Shore (three at Sunset Beach, six at Waimea Bay) with 1,403 preventative actions and several broken boards.

Its so strong out there, just pulling you in so many directions, and if youre not sure which way to go and instead youre fighting it, youll become so tired and weak that theres just not much you can do, said Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services spokeswoman Shayne Enright.

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More beaches closed due to high surf, warning in effect

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