High Surf Advisory Remains in Effect for Big Island
3:38 AM HST, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019: National Weather Service Honolulu
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
Surf along south facing shores will hold at advisory levels today, then lower tonight through Sunday as the south swell fades.
Surf: 5 to 8 feet along south facing shores.
Impacts; Moderate: Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Affected Areas: Big Island South-, North- and East-facing shores, as well as Kona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.