...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR
WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.A large, reinforcing northwest swell will cause surf to increase
later today along most north and west facing shores of the
islands. Surf may approach the High Surf Warning criteria along
north and west facing shores of Kauai County, and possibly Oahu,
later today. This elevated surf is expected to persist along most
north and west facing shores of the smaller islands from tonight
through early Friday.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
Instructions:
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
