By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

A high surf advisory is in effect for East facing shores of the Big Island until 6 p.m. Sunday (Feb 24).

Surf is forecast to be in the six to eight foot range along East facing 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.

A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for all Hawaiian waters.