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High Surf Advisory For Kona, Kohala Shores

Big Island Video News

Feb 11, 2025

STORY SUMMARY

ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - Surf will build up to 7 to 10 feet across west facing shores of the Big Island, and large waves may persist into Thursday.

(BIVN) – A High Surf Advisory has been issued for west-facing shores of Kona and Kohala on Hawaiʻi island. 

The National Weather Service says a large west-northwest (290-300 degree) swell will rise through the afternoon and peak overnight. 

West Hawaiʻi beaches could see surf build up to 7 to 10 feet while the advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 p.m. Wednesday. 



The large surf may persist into Thursday, the National Weather Service says.

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense says beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers “should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution when entering the water.”

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