#big island high surf
UPDATE: County officials restore beach access after high surf advisory is lifted
The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for the north and west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island, allowing all previously closed beach parks to reopen.
Update: High surf still a concern for east-facing shores; forecasters extend advisory
National Weather Service cancels advisory for north-facing shores, but eastern shorelines can still expect to see large breakers from 9 to 12 feet increasing to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday (Nov. 12).
High surf advisory for east-facing shores on Big Island on Friday, Saturday
Surf for east-facing shores of the Big Island is forecast to be 8 to 12 feet.
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled
Rainfall may be light at first, but heavier slow-moving showers
are expected to develop, bringing the potential for flash flooding on the Big Island.
High Surf Shuts Down Bayfront Highway
Regardless of roads travelled, motorists should proceed with caution, as ponding and flooding was reported on east-side thoroughfares throughout the day Sunday.
Extreme ‘King’ Tide and High Surf Warning
Unusually high tides, also known as “king tides,” may cause dangerous flooding conditions along all shores of Hawai‘i Island through the Memorial Day weekend.
