A high surf advisory has been extended for west-facing shores of the Big Island until noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. A high surf advisory has been extended for west-facing shores of the Big Island until
A high surf advisory has been extended for west-facing shores of the Big Island until noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
The service forecast waves ranging in height from 6 feet to 8 feet along the Kona and Kohala coasts. The surf is being fueled by a west swell, forecasters said.
The service categorized the surf’s impact as “moderate,” noting that the public should expect strong breaking waves, shorebreak and longshore and rip currents that can make swimming difficult and dangerous. Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers are urged to heed all advice given by ocean safety officials.
