The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for South shores of all islands until 6 a.m. Sunday (May 18). North and East shores of the Big Island are also part of the advisory.

Surf is forecast to be in the four to eight foot level along South shores.

Coastal areas can expect strong breaking waves, shore breaks and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed the advice given by ocean safety officials and be careful. Know your limits and when in doubt, don’t go out.

Boaters should expect recreational surfers and bodyboarders using harbor channels to access surfing areas.