By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf advisory for South facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 22).

Surf is forecast to be in the six to 10 foot range lowering to five to eight feet Wednesday.

Coastal areas can expect strong breaking waves, shore breaks and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed the advice given by ocean safety officials and be careful. Know your limits and when in doubt, don’t go out.

Boaters should expect recreational surfers and bodyboarders using harbor channels to access surfing areas.