Update: High surf advisory canceled for Big Island western shorelines

Update at 3:25 p.m. Feb. 15: The high surf advisory for the Kohala and Kona coasts of the Big Island was canceled. National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that surf has fallen below the advisory threshold.

The advisory was originally set to be in place through 6 p.m. today because of a large west-northwest swell that kept surf along those west shores elevated.

Original post from 10:05 a.m. Feb. 14: A new large west-northwest swell will keep surf along the Kohala and Kona coasts of the Big Island at advisory levels through Saturday afternoon.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory already in place for those West Hawai‘i shorelines until 6 p.m. Saturday, as surf of 6 to 8 feet is forecast.

Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming and likely other ocean activities dangerous along the shores in the advisory areas.

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that Māhukona Beach Park remains closed.

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