17/07/2022
HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS
A historic south swell out of the 170- to 190-degree direction will produce dangerous breaking waves along south facing shores today into Monday. A combination of large surf and regular predicted water levels could lead to flooding of beaches that typically remain dry, especially at and around the peak daily tide.
..HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Surf 18 to 24 feet today, subsiding to 15 to 20 ft Monday.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water occasionally sweeping across portions of beaches, very strong breaking waves, and strong longshore and rip currents. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach run-up, flooding of beaches that typically remain dry, and overwash in vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways can be expected with this swell, especially near times of high tide.
WARNING:
Large, breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death. Boaters should be aware of an increased number of surfers and body boarders utilizing the harbor channel to access surfing areas.