3:34 PM HST Thursday, June 13, 2019: National Weather Service Coastal Hazard Message
HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH-FACING SHORES FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SATURDAY
Affected areas: Kona, south, north and east Big Island shores.
SURF: Along south-facing shores of all islands, building to 6 to 9 feet Friday.
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TIMING: Building tonight and early Friday, and peaking Friday afternoon through Saturday.
IMPACTS: Moderate… expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Boaters should expect recreational surfers utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas.
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