Hawaii's Epic Swell Causes 50' Waves (PHOTOS)

A "giant northwest swell" has brought 40'-50' waves to the Hawaiian islands -- the biggest waves in a decades, according to meteorologists. A large storm with hurricane-force winds is moving north of the islands, causing the massive waves, which are expected to last through Friday morning. Big wave surfers were hoping the swell would merit the prestigious Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf competition, but event organizers decided that while the waves are big enough (the contest is only ca...