High surf advisory in effect for south and east facing shores of Hawaii Island

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

A high surf advisory is in effect for south and east facing shores of all islands until 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept 8).

Surf along east facing shores is forecast to be in the 8-12 foot range overnight lowering to 5-8 feet on Tuesday.

Surf along south facing shores is forecast to be in the 5-8 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.