Update: New northwest swell moving in, causing high surf advisory to be extended

Update at 7:51 p.m. Dec. 6: The high surf advisory for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau has been extended until 6 p.m. Saturday.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says a northwest swell is on the decline tonight; however, it is being reinforced by another northwest swell that will again bring surf heights above advisory levels Saturday for exposed north- and west-facing shores of the state’s smaller islands.

Surf of 12 to 16 feet along north-facing shores. and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores is expected.

Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.

Original post at 4:59 p.m. Dec. 5: The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau in effect until 6 p.m. evening.

Forecasters say surf of 12 to 16 feet is expected along northern shorelines of both islands, with surf of 8 to 12 feet along western shorelines.

Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.