By Hawaii 24/7 Staff

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the high surf advisory for South facing shores of all Hawaiian islands until 6 p.m. Tuesday (May 21).

The large South swell is forecast to be in the seven to 11 foot range dropping to six to nine feet 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.

Boaters should expect recreational surfers and bodyboarders using harbor channels to access surfing areas.

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