Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna

graphic by BIVN

High Surf Advisory For East Shores Of Hawaii

by Big Island Video News
on Mar 10, 2019 at 8:26 am

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous, forecasters say.

(BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores of the Big Island, which is in effect until 6 a.m. HST Tuesday.

Surf heights of 6 to 9 feet are expected along windward shores through Monday night.

“Surf will hold at advisory levels along exposed north and west facing shores through the morning hours, then drop below this afternoon as the northwest swell eases,” a National Weather Service stated. “Rough surf along east facing shores due to the strong trades in place will continue through Monday night.”

Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous, forecasters said, adding that “beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.”

Also, the “first south swell of the season” along south facing shores will peak today, then gradually lower Monday through Tuesday, forecasters say.


Filed Under: Hawaii Tagged With: High Surf Advisory

LATEST NEWS

Wind Advisory Issued For Parts Of Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On EPA

Hawaiʻi Police Department’s 95th Recruit Class Graduates

New Photos Show Lava Lake Activity At Kīlauea After 9 Months

Bills Related To Broadband, Digital Literacy Signed Into Law

Hu Honua Files Appeal With Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in