High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores

4:16 AM HST Tuesday, March 2, 2021: National Weather Service in Honolulu

HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY

* WHAT: 8- to 12-foot surf along east-facing shores.

* WHERE: The east-facing shores of Kaua‘i.

* WHEN: Until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

* 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.