The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Warning for the West facing shores of the Big Island until 6 a.m. Tuesday (Dec 23).
Surf along the West facing shores of the Big Island are forecast to be in the eight to 12 foot range tonight lowering to six to 10 feet Tuesday.
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.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday (Dec 24) for all Hawaiian Waters.
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