High surf advisory conditions expected on west-facing shores of the Big Island

High surf advisory conditions are expected on west-facing shores of the Big Island beginning Saturday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, a large west-northwest to northwest swell will build down the island chain this afternoon and tonight. Forecasters have issued a flood watch for all Hawaiʻi islands starting tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 7.

Along west-facing shores of the Big Island, surf is predicted to build to six to eight feet Saturday morning.

According to forecasters, impacts could be moderate with strong breaking waves, and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

The swell is expected to decline sharply Saturday afternoon and evening, with surf expected to fall below advisory levels by Sunday morning.

For more information, visit the County of Hawaiʻi Hazard Impact Map.