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High Surf Advisory Posted For Hawaiʻi

Big Island Video News

Feb 26, 2024

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ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - Surf between 8 to 12 feet is expected along east-facing shores until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, forecasters say.

(BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for east-facing shores of the Hawaiian islands until Tuesday morning.

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said the advisory is for east-facing shores of North Kohala, Hāmākua, North Hilo, and Puna, from Monday morning at 6 a.m. HST.

Surf heights of between 8 to 12 feet will be possible.

“A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal,” Civil Defense said. “Shore breaks and dangerous currents could cause injury or death. 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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