High Surf Advisory in Effect For Big Island
Sunday, April 19, 2020
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for west-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island from Kohala to Ka‘ū Districts through Monday evening.
A high surf advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break and that dangerous currents could cause injury or death.
Due to the advisory, the following are issued:
- Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
- Swimmers, surfers, and those fishing should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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All beaches remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and should only be used as access to the ocean.
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