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High surf advisory for north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island from 6 p.m. this evening through 6 a.m. Sunday (Oct 4).

Surf along the north facing shores will increase to 10-15 feet this evening then rise to 15-20 feet Saturday. Surf along east facing shores will increase to 4-8 feet this evening then rise to 6-10 feet Saturday.

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.

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