HIGH SURF WARNING FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND…

High Surf Warning
Alert:
…HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI…NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI…AND WEST
FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND…

.A large west-northwest swell will continue to bring warning
level surf to most north and west facing shores exposed to the
swell, with warning level surf expected to last through this
afternoon. The swell is expected to subside to advisory levels
for the same north and west facing shores later tonight through
Sunday.

…HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…Dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along
the west facing shores of Big Island.

* WHERE…West facing shores of the Big Island.

* WHEN…Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS…High…Expect ocean water occasionally sweeping
across portions of beaches, very strong breaking waves, and
strong longshore and rip currents. Breaking waves may
occasionally impact harbors making navigating the harbor
channel dangerous.
Instructions: Large, breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death.
Target Area:
Kohala
Kona