High surf advisory for west-facing shores

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the Big Island’s west-facing shores through 6 p.m. Friday.

The service said waves could range in height from 6 feet to 10 feet. The surf is expected to peak Thursday and linger into Friday.

A high surf advisory means high surf could affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion, according to the service.