Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

8 a.m. Hawaii County Civil Defense message on high surf and beach closures

The high surf advisory for Hawaii Island is still in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday (Oct 4).

Surf along the north facing shores are forecast to be 12-16 feet in height. Surf along east facing shores will be 6-10 feet in height.

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.