A northeast swell will remain near its peak through this afternoon then gradually decline through Saturday, bringing with it advisory level surf to eastern shores of the state.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu continued a high surf advisory until 6 p.m. today for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i in response. Surf of up to 12 feet is forecast along those shores, causing strong breaking waves and strong currents.

Surf that high will make swimming and surfing dangerous, so forecasters advise the public to heed all advice from ocean safety officials.

When in doubt, don’t go out.