Officials advise no swimming, ocean activities along north-facing shores

Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming or other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay and along all north-facing shores because of hazardous ocean conditions and high current activity throughout the northern district of the island as the result of an extra-large northwest swell and high surf conditions.

County lifeguards also advise no recreational water activities in Hanalei Bay and the Hā‘ena area.

A high surf warning remains in effect through noon Monday (Dec. 1) for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu said an extra large long-period northwest swell that rapidly built in Saturday was expected to peak late Saturday night into this morning (Nov. 30).

Surf heights along north-facing shores were forecast at peak heights of 35 to 40 feet. Surf heights along west-facing shores were expected to reach a peak of 20 to 30 feet.

Beachgoers are urged to heed all posted warnings and advisories.

Entering the water in these areas during the high surf warning is hazardous and could cause serious injury or death. Beachgoers are advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.

Visit the National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office website (www.weather.gov/hfo) for the most up-to-date information about ocean and weather alerts.

Speak to a Kaua’i County lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit the Safe Beach Day website or call Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984 for updated information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety.