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High Surf Advisory In Effect For South Facing Shores Of Hawaiʻi

Big Island Video News

Jul 14, 2024

STORY SUMMARY

ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet will impact south facing shores of all islands, peaking overnight and early Monday.

(BIVN) – The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for south facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. 

Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet will be possible along the shores of Kona, Kaʻū, and Puna until 6 p.m. Monday.

“The current long period south swell (180-190 degrees) will peak overnight and early Monday, with High Surf Advisory conditions possibly lingering through Monday night,” the National Weather Service wrote. “The swell will gradually decline Tuesday into Friday.” 



“A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal. Shore breaks and dangerous currents could cause injury or death,” stated the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense. “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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Graphic by BIVN based on information provided by the National Weather Service in Honolulu.


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