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High Surf Advisory issued for West facing shores of the Big Island

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National Weather Service Map

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for West facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday (Dec 14).

Surf is forecast to be in the six to 10 foot range tonight gradully diminishing on Sunday.

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.

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