…HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
NIIHAU OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR
WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY…
.An extra-large west-northwest (310 degrees) swell will peak
today, producing dangerously large surf along exposed north and
west facing shores. The swell will gradually diminish Thursday and
Friday.
* WHAT…Dangerously large surf of 10 to 16 feet.
* WHERE…West facing shores of the Big Island.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Very High…Expect ocean water surging and sweeping
across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the
potential for impacts to coastal properties and
infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip
currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves
and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels
causing challenging boat handling.