By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the Kona-Kohala coastline from 6 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday (March 22).

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

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. Friday for Windward water of the Big Island.