High surf expected to slam east shores

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For more information, visit www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Big waves on the Big Island’s east-facing shores are expected tonight through Tuesday, giving surfers some spectacular rides and delighting wave watchers.

The National Weather Service’s Honolulu Forecast Office has issued a high surf warning until at least 6 a.m. Tuesday because of surf anticipated to build up to 10 to 15 feet along the affected coastlines.

A large north-northwest swell will gradually shift to the north-northeast tonight and Monday, as well as persist into Tuesday. Battering waves will pound the island’s east-facing shores, resulting in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents.

For more information, visit www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.