North Shore beachfront homeowners battle effects of high surf

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A high surf warning expires on Thursday, Jan. 9 for north-facing shores. Beaches across the state have seen a lot of changes this winter, lifeguards have been extremely busy and some homeowners are grappling with the ocean bursting through their homes.

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The National Weather Service said wave heights from this last swell reached about 40 feet face value. The swell direction was also a mix of west and northwest, which changed the shape of several beaches overnight…

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