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High Surf Advisory Issued For South-Facing Shores

Big Island Video News

Jun 18, 2026

STORY SUMMARY

HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The County of Hawaiʻi says there are no reported beach park closures as of Thursday afternoon.

(BIVN) – A High Surf Advisory is once again in place for south-facing shores of Hawaiʻi island, as a moderate, long period south swell peaks this afternoon.

Surf heights of 7 to 10 feet will be possible in the districts of Puna, Kaʻū, and Kona until Friday morning.

In a Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense message shared on Thursday afternoon, emergency officials said there are no reported beach park closures on the Big Island.

A High Surf Advisory, and a High Surf Warning, were in place earlier this week. Some beach parks in Kona were closed at that time.

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