A large northwest swell brought surf to advisory levels this week and many expert surfers took advantage of the sizable waves and sunny skies. Less experienced surfers were also able to enjoy the swell which brought smaller waves into the
A large northwest swell brought surf to advisory levels this week and many expert surfers took advantage of the sizable waves and sunny skies. Less experienced surfers were also able to enjoy the swell which brought smaller waves into the Hanalei Pier, where surf schools were giving lessons.
Although there were some areas yesterday along the North Shore that had good conditions, a high surf warning is still in effect for north- and west-facing shores.
A high surf warning means that large dangerous waves will batter the shoreline and produce deadly rip currents, a county news release states.
Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from the shoreline in these areas.
Officials with the Ocean Safety Bureau are urging residents and visitors to avoid going on the wet sand or in the water at all North Shore and Westside beaches over the next few days.
Extremely high surf with 20- to 40-foot faces is expected today through Friday resulting in hazardous ocean conditions.
Those wanting to go swimming or snorkeling should go to other guarded beaches around the island between Anahola and Kalapaki.
In light of the high wind watch issued by the National Weather Service at around 4 p.m., county officials are urging residents to take necessary precautions.
The high wind watch means that there is a potential for a hazardous high wind event to occur on Kaua‘i and the rest of the Hawaiian Islands in the next 24 to 48 hours. Sustained winds of 40 miles per hour with gusts of up to 60 miles per hour are possible, a county news release states.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects outdoors that may blow about and avoid outdoor activity with exposure to high winds.
County officials are continuing to monitor the weather and will issue advisories as necessary.
For more information about ocean safety, visit www.kauaiexplorer.com, talk to a county lifeguard, or contact the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984
• For current weather conditions, visit the National Weather Service Web site at www.weather.gov/hawaii
