High surf advisory issued for north-, east-, south-facing shores

High surf advisory is in effect for north-, east-., and south-facing shores of Hawaii Island through 6 p.m. today.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecast waves ranging in height from 5 to 8 feet. Forecasters said the surf is expected to peak this morning and decline by late in the day.

The service categorized the surf’s impact as “moderate” and advise the public to expect strong breaking waves and strong rip currents that can make swimming dangerous and heed all advice given by ocean safety officials.