High surf advisory extended for west-facing shores

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A high surf advisory has been extended through 6 a.m. Thursday for west-facing shores of the Big Island.

A high surf advisory has been extended through 6 a.m. Thursday for west-facing shores of the Big Island.

Wave heights of 5 to 8 feet are forecast for the Kona Coast, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu. The surf is expected to decline, but the advisory may be extended beyond Thursday morning.