Civil Defense message. This is a High Surf Advisory message for Tuesday, January 18th
Civil Defense message.
This is a High Surf Advisory message for Tuesday, January 18th.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for west facing shores of Hawaii Island from Limukoko Point in North Kohala south to Kauna Point in Kau beginning 6:00 am Wednesday morning through 6:00 am Thursday morning. Forecast wave heights are 6 to 8 feet.
A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and dangerous currents make swimming difficult and dangerous.
Due to the High Surf Advisory, the following are issued:
- Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
- Property owners in low coastal areas should prepare their property for high surf.
- Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
- Beaches may be closed without notice.
