Update: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i’s east-facing shores extended

6:52 a.m. Feb. 27 update: A high surf advisory for east-facing shores of the Garden Isle has been extended till 6 p.m. 

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf will remain rough due to a combination of a medium-period northeast (030 to 060 degrees) swell and locally generated wind waves. Although surf heights may dip below the advisory threshold by Wednesday, expect the rough conditions to persist through the week due to strong trade winds continuing.

Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.

The strong breaking waves and currents will make swimming dangerous.

Original post: The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores of the Garden Isle.

The advisory will be in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.