...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI...NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING
SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF MAUI LANAI AND
NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.A significant northwest swell building down the island chain
will peak today, then gradually begin lowering through the day
Thursday. The northwest (320-330 degrees) swell will shift out of
the north-northwest (340 degrees) late tonight through the day
Thursday.
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Surf of 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 12 feet tonight.
* WHERE...West facing shores the Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* 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.
Instructions:
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures.
