‘Fresh pulse’ swell keeps high surf advisory in place through Friday
A high surf advisory remains in place today for most north and west shores due to a west-northwest swell, effective through 6 a.m. Friday.
The National Weather Service says this “fresh pulse” swell will boost surf along north and west shores up to 22 feet today.
The advisory covers:
>> North shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui, with surf of 14 to 22 feet.
>> West shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai and Lanai, with surf of 10 to 18 feet.
>> West shores of Hawaii island, with surf of 7 to 10 feet.
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The breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous at affected shores, forecasters said.
“Heed all advice from ocean safety officials,” the advisory says. “When in doubt, don’t go out.”
A wind advisory from Wednesday is no longer in effect, and forecasters expect southwest to west winds to ease today as a cold front dissipates near Maui County.
“Expect a general drying trend behind the front and as the lingering moisture from the front diminishes today through the weekend,” forecasters said.
A high wind warning remains in place for Big Isle summits and upper slopes due to west winds of 40 to 60 mph, and gusts over 75 mph, through 6 p.m. today.
