The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Wednesday (July 22).
Surf is forecast to be in the five to eight foot range along east facing shores. The surf will be building tonight and continue through Wednesday.
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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