3:34 PM HST Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019: National Weather Service Honolulu
HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY
What: Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet.
Where: East- and north-facing shores of the Big Island.
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Impacts, Moderate: Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Additional Details: The swell will start out northerly, then shift around to the north-northeast Friday night and increase further, warranting additional zones to be included in the advisory and possibly upgrading east facing shores to a high surf warning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Boaters should expect recreational surfers and body boarders utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas.
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