National Weather Service Map

By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for the East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. this evening (Dec 3).

Surf is forecast to be in the 12-18 foot range across East facing shores.

The large Northeast swell will affect East facing harbors through early this evening.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for all Hawaiian Waters except Maalaea Bay.

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.