High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Surfers cooled off at Point Panic at Kewalo Basin on Wednesday.
Surfers cooled off at Point Panic at Kewalo Basin on Wednesday.
An approaching southwest swell has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a high surf advisory.
The south-facing shores of all islands are covered in the advisory, which will go into effect 6 a.m. Friday and is scheduled through 6 p.m. Sunday. Forecasters expect wave heights of 6 to 8 feet.
Weather officials warn beachgoers to expect strong breaking waves, longshore and rip currents, which can make swimming difficult and dangerous.
