Surfers gonna surf no matter what. 
A tsunami would be a bigger threat to you where you live.
Did the media over play this event, much like they usually do?
Massively the rain wasn't even that heavy, golds still managed to keep outside areas closed till after lunch, today, place really is a liberal shitehole these days, too many rules, outside equipment and areas were dry by mid morning but they also kept the cardio room closed which is indoors to assist in denying outside access. Google rules.