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High Surf Warning Continues For West Hawaiʻi

Big Island Video News

Jan 9, 2025

STORY SUMMARY

KONA, Hawaiʻi - A number of West Hawaiʻi beaches are closed as the High Surf Warning continues for leeward shores.

(BIVN) – The High Surf Warning continues for west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi island.

The National Weather Service says dangerously large surf of 10 to 16 feet will be possible along west-facing Kona, Kohala and Kaʻū shores until Thursday evening.

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reported the following beaches and parks are closed:

  • Kahaluʻu Beach Park
  • Kohanaiki Beach Park
  • Mahukona Beach Park

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park are both closed until further notice due to the high surf conditions.

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