See It: Massive wave crashes over condo in Hawaii amid powerful swells, stripping shingles from the roof
Officials warned that a dangerous combination of a south-southwest swell and seasonal King Tides would trigger strong currents and dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet.
Watch: Powerful south swells send massive wave over oceanfront condos in Hawaii
Watch as a massive wave driven by powerful south swells surges over oceanfront condos in Keauhou, Hawaii, on Sunday, June 14.
KEAUHOU, Hawaii — A towering wave driven by powerful south swells surged over the oceanfront condos at the Keauhou-Kona Surf and Racquet Club on Sunday, tearing shingles from the roof as people nearby watched in awe.
A massive wave driven by powerful south swells surges over oceanfront condos in Keauhou, Hawaii, on Sunday, June 14.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) had initially issued a High Surf Advisory, which was later upgraded to a High Surf Warning as large waves began washing over shorelines.
Maui County Emergency Management Agency issues a warning about massive swells on Sunday, June 14.
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Officials warned that a dangerous combination of a south-southwest swell and seasonal King Tides would trigger strong currents and dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet.
Video captured from the scene reveals the roof shingles being violently stripped away by the force of the water.
Shingles are seen flying off the roof as a massive wave driven by powerful south swells surges over oceanfront condos in Keauhou, Hawaii, on Sunday, June 14.
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In the footage, onlookers can be heard shouting in shock and anticipation as the massive wave crashes down over the complex and pours off the roof.
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A massive wave driven by powerful south swells surges over oceanfront condos in Keauhou, Hawaii, on Sunday, June 14.
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Alongside the severe surf, the NWS also warned of potential minor coastal flooding throughout the afternoon high tide cycle.
Massive swells and King Tides lead to minor coastal flooding Sunday, June 14.
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Video captured from the scene reveals some coastal flooding throughout the condominium complex.