High Surf Advisory for Niihau; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore +7 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Kauai North, Maui Central Valley North, Maui Windward West, Molokai North, Molokai West, Molokai Windward, Niihau, Oahu North Shore and 2 more
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What is happening
What: For north-facing shores, surf increasing to 15 to 20 feet today, peaking at 18 to 24 feet tonight, possibly into Thursday morning, then diminishing through Thursday. For west-facing shores, surf increasing to 10 to 15 feet today, peaking at 14 to 18 feet tonight, then diminishing through Thursday. Impacts:...
What the bulletin says to do
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.
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Bulletin details
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .Surf heights will build through the day, peaking tonight and near-warning level surf may linger into Thursday, with surf falling below advisory levels by Thursday night. * WHAT...For north-facing shores, surf increasing to 15 to 20 feet today, peaking at 18 to 24 feet tonight, possibly into Thursday morning, then diminishing through Thursday. For west-facing shores, surf increasing to 10 to 15 feet today, peaking at 14 to 18 feet tonight, then diminishing through Thursday. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
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Official revisions
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High Surf Advisory issued November 11 at 3:43AM HST until November 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
High Surf Advisory issued November 10 at 3:16PM HST until November 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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