Heavy Swells from a series of Low Pressure Systems combined with Strong Trades generated high surfs that impacted southern facing shores of Tutuila, Aunuu, and Manua.
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The episode as NWS ASO wrote it up.
Heavy Swells from a series of Low Pressure Systems combined with Strong Trades generated high surfs that impacted southern facing shores of Tutuila, Aunuu, and Manua.
1 high surf. Local standard time, as filed.
A High Surf Advisory was issued on September 5 due to a series of Low Pressure Systems north of New Zealand, in which produced moderate to strong swells. These Swells affected south facing shores of the islands of Tutuila and Aunuu. Surf heights of 10 to 14 feet with occasional higher sets were observed. No significant damages were reported.
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