| Alert: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF OAHU MAUI AND BIG
ISLAND...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND....
.A large north-northwest swell will peak today, producing
dangerously high surf along exposed north and west facing shores,
with the potential for localized coastal inundation with the high
tide this morning. Along east facing shores, rough and choppy
surf is expected for most of the next week as strong trade winds
will persist.
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...
* SURF...20 to 30 feet along north and west facing shores of
Niihau, Kauai and Molokai, and north facing shores of Oahu, Maui
and the Big Island. Along east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu,
Molokai, Maui and the Big Island, 5 to 8 feet today and tonight,
increasing to 6 to 10 feet Monday.
* TIMING...through tonight for north and west facing shores, and
through at least Wednesday for the east facing shores.
* IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping
across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the
potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure,
including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be
present at most beaches.
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