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High surf advisory for north facing shores of the Big Island


The morning surf about 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015 at Honolii Surf Park.

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

A high surf advisory for north facing shores of the Big Island has been extended to 6 p.m. Saturday (March 14).

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.

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