The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for South facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island through Thursday, May 5. Areas affected are from Keahole Point in North Kona South through South Point to Cape Kumukahi in Puna.
A High Surf Advisory means surf will be higher than normal, shore break, and dangerous currents can make swimming difficult and dangerous.
Due to the High Surf Advisory, the following are issued:
- Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and rip currents to continue, making swimming difficult and dangerous.
- Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
- Beaches may be closed without notice.
