The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for East facing shores of the Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai until 6 p.m. Tuesday (Jan 8).

Surf along East facing shores is forecast to be in the seven to 10 foot range tonight and six to nine foot range 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.

A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening for all coastal waters except Maui County leeward waters.