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Kahaluʻu Beach Closed, High Surf Advisory For West Hawaiʻi
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by Big Island Video News
on Feb 5, 2021 at 12:20 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

KONA, Hawaiʻi - Civil Defense says Kahaluʻu Beach is closed, and other West Hawaiʻi beaches may also be closed without notice.

UPDATE – (Saturday, 9 a.m.) – The High Surf Advisory for Hawaiʻi island is no longer in effect.

(BIVN) – Kahaluʻu Beach Park is closed, and a High Surf Advisory has been issued for West Hawaiʻi shores.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says a large northwest swell is producing high surf over northern and western exposed shorelines. Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected along west facing shores of the Big Island.

Due to the High Surf Advisory, the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said the following notices are issued;

  • Kahaluʻu Beach is closed.
  • Other beaches may be closed without notice.
  • Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
  • Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.

The High Surf Advsiory will be in effect until 6 p.m. Friday evening.


Filed Under: Kailua-Kona Tagged With: High Surf Advisory, Kahaluu

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