High surf advisory issued for areas around Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i

A high surf advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf is building to 12 to 16 feet along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

Impacts are expected to be moderate with strong breaking waves and currents, which will make swimming dangerous.

Beachgoers are advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials.