High surf advisory extended for west-facing shores

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A high surf advisory remains in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. today.

A high surf advisory remains in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through 6 p.m. today.

Wave heights of 5 to 8 feet are expected along the Big Island’s Kona and Kohala coasts, the National Weather Service said.

Forecasters expect the surf, fueled by a large northwest swell, to diminish today.