The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issed a high surf advisory for West facing shores of the Big Island from 6 p.m. Saturday (March 1) to 6 a.m. Monday (March 3).

Surf is forecast to be eight to 10 feet along West facing shores.

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.

A small craft advisory is in effect for Big Island waters from 6 p.m. Saturday (March 1) through 6 a.m. Monday (March 3).

UPDATED (3/2/2014 at 5:17 PM)

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning until 6 p.m. Monday (March 3) for West facing shores of the Big Island.

Surf is forecast to be in the 10-15 foot range.

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.

A small craft advisory is in effect for Big Island waters from 6 p.m. Saturday (March 1) through 6 a.m. Monday (March 3).