A high surf advisory was extended for east-facing shores of Hawaii island through 6 p.m. today.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued the advisory around 10 a.m. today. There is also a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, Kauai and Niihau and for north-facing shores of Maui starting 6 p.m. today.
A northwest swell is expected to build later today and tonight. Surf is expected to rise to 16 to 22 feet tonight through Wednesday.
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