Hawaii Island Surf Advisory for August 16th, 2021

A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the South, Southeast, and West Facing Shores of Hawaii Island through Wednesday evening (August 18th).

Published by: HIRSC - Weather Team

info@hiradioscannercommunity.com

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL THE HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS...

.A rising, long-period south swell will produce elevated surf
along south facing shores through Wednesday afternoon. Surf will
gradually lower thereafter.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Surf of 8 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
  and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult
  and dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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