High Surf Advisory
Kahoolawe in Maui, Niihau in Kauai and Oahu in Honolulu counties, HI · ended Today 3:35 AM HST
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
.Advisory level surf will decline tonight as a large northwest swell slowly declines. Surf is expected to fall below advisory levels by early Friday.
* WHAT...For north-facing shores, surf of 12 to 16 feet. For west- facing shores, surf of 9 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
What to do during a High Surf Advisory
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
Watch vs. Warning
High Surf Advisory questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.