High surf advisory in effect through New Year’s Eve for northern shores of Big Island

Overlapping, medium-period northwest and north-northwest swells will maintain advisory-level surf, with little change through this evening (Dec. 31).

As a result, forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu issued a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. today for north-facing shores of the Big Island.

Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet are expected along northern shorelines, causing moderate impacts.

Strong breaking waves and strong currents also will make swimming dangerous.

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

Surf is expected to decline through Friday.