High Surf Warning for North & East Shores of Hawai‘i Island

A High Surf Warning was issued on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at 8:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the north- and east-facing shores of Hawai’i Island through Friday.

Surf is forecasted up to 20 feet along north-facing shores and up to 10 to 15 feet along east-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island.

The surf is expected to build through Wednesday, peak on Thursday, then decline Thursday night and Friday.

A High Surf Warning is issued when wave action results in especially heightened threat to life and property within the surf zone.

Due to the High Surf Warning, the following are in effect:

Oceanfront residents and beachgoers along the affected shores are advised to be on the alert for high and dangerous surf.

As a precaution, boat owners and oceanfront residents should take action to secure their property before nightfall tomorrow.

Closures of roads and beaches may occur without notice.