LIHU’E — The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until 6 a.m. Monday.
LIHU’E — The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until 6 a.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service reports dangerously large waves of up to 45 feet through the weekend. Due to the hazardous conditions, Kaua‘i Fire Department Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at north- and west-facing shores during the warning period.
Beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water and away from shorelines in these areas.
Additionally. the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks has closed the Kalalau Trail until further notice due to rising stream levels.
For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website, weather.gov/hfo.
For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit hawaiibeachsafety.com, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
For updates on the Kalalau Trail, visit the State Parks website at dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp.
The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
