UPDATE: High surf advisory for Big Island canceled

Updated at 7:25 a.m. on Jan. 3.: The National Weather Service has canceled its High Surf Advisory for the Big Island.

Updated at 9:18 a.m. on Jan. 2.: The National Weather Service has extended its High Surf Advisory for the Big Island’s west-facing shores through Tuesday afternoon.

Surf from six to ten feet is forecast from Upolu Point in North Kohala through South Kona.

A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and dangerous currents can make swimming difficult and dangerous. Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should exercise caution and heed all advice given by Ocean Safety Officials.

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Portions of the Big Island can again expect large surf later today and Tuesday as another large swell moves in.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf advisory for west-facing shores of the Big Island from noon today until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.

A large northwest swell spreading down the island chain will produce dangerously large surf along most north- and west-facing shorelines of the smaller islands through early Tuesday morning throughout the state. In addition, the swell is also expected to produce elevated surf along exposed west-facing shores of the Big Island starting this afternoon.

Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are forecast this afternoon. The wave heights are expected to increase to 7 to 10 feet tonight. These strong breaking waves and strong currents associated with the swell will make swimming dangerous.

Head all advice from ocean safety officials — when in doubt, don’t go out.