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A high surf advisory has been issued for the west-facing shores of the Big Island for Monday the 28, 2022 until 6 pm this evening.
A high surf advisory has been issued for the west-facing shores of the Big Island for Monday the 28, 2022 until 6 pm this evening.Larg breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet are expected. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
An ongoing long-period west-northwest swell will gradually subside, but a fresh pulse of shorter period northwest swell is expected Monday, keeping surf elevated along exposed shorelines. Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
A high surf Advisory has also been issued for north and west-facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻhau and Molokaʻi and north-facing shores of Maui
Affected Monitored Beaches:
Unmonitored lands and waters in the impact area described in the alert will also be impacted.
A High Surf Advisory is issued when waves reach threshold criteria for a particular island and shoreline.
If conditions change before expiration or the event needs to be extended, an update or cancellation will be issued.
