High Surf Advisory 01/09/2025 17:32 for Hawaii areas

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued January 9 at 3:32PM HST until January 10 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
January 10, 2025 - 6:45am
Description: 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI NIIHAU OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY... .The High Surf Warning (HSW) for exposed north and west facing shores has been downgraded to a High Surf Advisory (HSA). Surf is expected to continue to decline tonight into Friday. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Instruction: 
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.
Area Description: 
Kona; Kohala; Big Island South
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI