000 WHHW40 PHFO 121626 CCA CFWHFO Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Honolulu HI 626 AM HST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .The current northwest swell will gradually lower today. Warning level surf will remain possible early this morning along the north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. Surf is then expected to remain at advisory levels during the remainder of the day and this evening, before an extremely large, long period northwest swell builds late tonight then peaks Saturday afternoon and evening. Very large surf well above the warning level is expected from Saturday through at least Sunday afternoon. For the north facing shores of the Big Island, surf is expected to drop to near minimal advisory levels today and this evening, but then is expected to rise well above advisory levels, possibly to near or above warning levels, late tonight and Saturday, continuing through at least Sunday afternoon. HIZ001>003-006>008-012-013-017-019-020-130245- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180115T0400Z/ Niihau-Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Waianae Coast- Oahu North Shore-Oahu Koolau-Molokai Windward-Molokai Leeward- Maui Windward West-Maui Central Valley-Windward Haleakala- 626 AM HST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * SURF...subsiding below warning levels today, then rising late tonight and Saturday to 35 to 45 feet along the north and west facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and north facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui, and rising to 23 to 32 feet along west facing shores of Oahu and Molokai. * TIMING...surf will subside below warning levels today, then quickly build late tonight and Saturday as another extremely large northwest swell moves in. This swell and surf is forecast to peak Saturday afternoon and evening, with warning level surf then expected to continue through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death. && $$ HIZ025-130245- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180115T0400Z/ Big Island North and East- 626 AM HST Fri Jan 12 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * SURF...10 to 15 feet along north facing shores of the Big Island today. Surf is expected to rise well above advisory levels, possibly near or above warning levels, late tonight and Saturday as a new extremely large northwest swell moves in. * TIMING...surf will slowly subside today into tonight, then rise rapidly late tonight and Saturday as another extremely large northwest swell moves in. This swell and surf is forecast to peak Saturday afternoon and evening, with advisory or possibly warning level surf then expected to continue through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate...Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Always heed lifeguard advice and know your limits. When in doubt, do not go out. && $$