The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, affecting the north- and west-facing shores running through Monday, at noon. Visitors and residents are advised to take note of increased dangers along coastlines impacted by the warning.
An extra-large long-period northwest swell is expected to build Saturday afternoon, peaking late Saturday night and continuing into Sunday morning. Surf heights are forecast at 35–40 feet on north-facing shores and 20–30 feet on west-facing shores.
The High Surf Warning poses serious risks, including potential injury or death. Officials caution that both the water and shoreline are dangerous. According to the County of Kauai emergency advisories, “large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.”
Authorities are urging beachgoers to exercise extreme caution this weekend due to high surf conditions. For more information on the current High Surf Warning, visit the Kaua‘i County website.
