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Hawaii's Hale Beach Park Closes Amid 14-Foot Waves

8/11/2025

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Issac Hale Beach Park in Puna, Hawaii, has shut its gates as monstrous waves surge between 10 to 14 feet, creating perilous conditions. A high surf advisory blankets all south-facing shores, leading emergency services to rescue hundreds of stranded beachgoers. Coastal flooding has wreaked havoc, causing road closures and urgent safety alerts from officials.

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Issac Hale Beach Park in Puna, Hawaii, has shut its gates as monstrous waves surge between 10 to 14 feet, creating perilous conditions. A high surf advisory blankets all south-facing shores, leading emergency services to rescue hundreds of stranded beachgoers. Coastal flooding has wreaked havoc, causing road closures and urgent safety alerts from officials.