Civil Defense High Surf Warning update for Saturday, January 20th at 12 noon
Civil Defense High Surf Warning update for Saturday, January 20th at 12 noon.
The National Weather Service High Surf Warning for all west facing shores of Hawaii Island, from Upolu Point in North Kohala through Kona to South Point in Ka`u goes into effect this evening through Sunday.
Surf is forecast to build starting late this afternoon and rise to 12 to 15 feet tonight.
Surf this high can cause coastal flooding, damage shoreline property, and cause injury and death.
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers, exercise caution and heed all advice given by ocean safety officials; and when in doubt, don’t go out.
Due to expected wide-spread High Surf Warning conditions for the west coast of Hawaii Island, the following notices and beach park closures are in effect;
Camping at Kohanaiki Beach Park in Kona is canceled from sunset today through Sunday.
Kahalu`u Beach Park in Kona and the Wharf at Mahukona in Kohala will be closed this evening through Sunday.
Please be advised that other west coast beach parks may be closed on Sunday as conditions change.
