High Surf Advisory For Big Island

The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island for North and South Kona, Ka‘ū, and Puna.

A high surf advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and dangerous currents could cause injury or death. Expect the surf to rise overnight and peak from 8 to 12 feet.

Due to the advisory, the following are issued:

• Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous
• Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
• Boaters and shoreline residents must secure property before impact from the waves.