High Surf Warning extended for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau through 6 a.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau currently in effect through 6 a.m., Thursday, February 5. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
According to the NWS, Although the extra large northwest swell is now declining, surf along exposed north and west facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will remain at warning levels this evening and tonight. Surf along these shores is expected to lower to advisory levels Thursday. Surf heights along north-facing shores are projected to reach 20 to 30 feet this evening, lowering to 20 to 25 feet by Thursday morning. Surf heights along west-facing are projected to reach 15 to 20 feet.
Entering the water in these areas during the High Surf Warning is very hazardous and could cause serious injury or death. Beachgoers are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.
For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.
For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit https://safebeachday.com/county/kauai/, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
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