HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND.
A very large north-northwest swell has peaked, but will continue to create dangerous surf along north and west facing shores today.
HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM THIS EVENING
* SURF...Along north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Molokai, and north facing shores of Oahu and Maui, 20 to 25 feet today, lowering to 15 to 20 feet tonight. Along west facing shores of Oahu...15 to 20 feet today, lowering to 12 to 16 feet tonight. * TIMING...Slowly declining through Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging over the shoreline. Powerful currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.