Update: High surf warning canceled, replaced with high surf advisory for Big Island’s western shorelines

Update at 6:41 p.m. Nov. 30: The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu has canceled the high surf warning for the western shores of the Big Island and replaced it with a high surf advisory as the extra-large northwest swell that’s been slamming the state persists but will drop throughout the night.

The advisory for west-facing shorelines of North and South Kohala and North and South Kona is in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday, with surf of 7 to 10 feet expected along the island’s western coast.

Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming and other ocean activies dangerous.

The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.

Original post at 7:05 a.m. Nov. 30: Hawai’i County Civil Defense reminds the public that a high surf warning continues for western shores of the Big Island.

The National Weather Service issued the warning for west-facing shores of the North and South Kohala and North and South Kona districts through Saturday evening.

A high surf warning means large breaking surf, significant shore break and dangerous currents exist that could cause significant injury or death.

Surf of up to between 10 to 14 feet is still possible along West Hawai‘i shorelines, riding with what the National Weather Service described Friday as the “largest swell of the season so far.”

Because of the high surf warning, the public is advised:

• Heed instructions of ocean safety personnel.
• Those along west-facing shores should take necessary precautions.

For more information, visit the Hawai‘i County Hazard Impact Map.