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High surf advisory issued for Kona shores

Map via National Weather Service

Map via National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for Kona shores from 6 p.m. this evening until 6 p.m. Saturday (Jan 17).

A northwest swell will boost the surf along Kona shorelines.

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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