High Surf Advisory Issued for Niʻihau and Kauaʻi

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau starting at noon till 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.

Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet are expected along north-facing shores and eight to 12 feet along west-facing shores.

Impacts are expected to be moderate. Beachgoers should anticipate strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.

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