High Surf Advisory Extended

3:30 PM HST Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021: National Weather Service in Honolulu

HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY

* WHAT: After a decline this evening, surf will build on Wednesday to 14 to 18 feet along north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, and Maui; and to 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai.

* WHERE: North- and west-facing shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i and north facing shores of Maui.

* WHEN: Until 6 PM HST Thursday. Elevated surf may persist into Thursday night or early Friday.

* IMPACTS: Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.