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High surf advisory in effect for Hawaii Island

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

Weather advisory map via National Weather Service/NOAA

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Monday (Nov 16) for east facing shores of Hawaii Island.

Surf is forecast to be in the 7-10 foot range along Hawaii Island north and east 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 gale warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday (Nov 15) for the Pailolo and Alenuihaha Channels.

A small craft advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Monday (Nov 16) for Kauai northwest, windward and leeward waters, the Kauai Channel, Oahu windward and leeward waters, the Kaiwi Channel, Maui County windward and leeward waters, Maalaea Bay, Hawaii Island windward, leeward and southeast waters.

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