'SMALL-KINE' SURF: Beaches were closed to swimmers, and getting close to the surf was discouraged at Waimea Bay. The North Shore's 19 lifeguards also had their hands full at the shore as hundreds showed up to watch the waves. Here, A surfer completed his ride near the beach at Waimea Bay yesterday, where waves reached 12 to 15 feet.
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