High surf closes 4 beach parks in West Hawai‘i

Updated June 3, 10:30 a.m.: Four beaches along the Kona Coast are closed due to an ongoing high surf advisory for south-facing shores of Hawai‘i Island.

Kahalu‘u Beach Park, La‘aloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands, Old Kona Airport Park and Kohanaiki Beach Park are closed due to debris and dangerous conditions.

According to the National Weather Service, large surf associated with a long-period south-southwest swell (190 degrees) will continue to impact exposed south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands through early Thursday.

Surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet. Shore breaks and dangerous currents could cause injury or death. Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution when entering the water.

Also, the National Weather Service states beachgoers should expect periodic wave runup across areas of the shore that typically remain dry during the afternoon high tide cycle.