High surf advisory issued for southern shores of all Hawaiian islands

A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, April 9, for the southern shores of all Hawaiian islands, including the Big Island, as surf steadily rises tonight and peaks above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming and other ocean activities dangerous along south-facing shorelines.

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