The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Tuesday (April 15).
Surf is forecast to be in the six to nine foot range along East 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 all Hawaiian waters until 6 p.m. Tuesday (April 15).
