High surf throughout Hawaii going into this weekend

HONOLULU—The National Weather Service in Honolulu this morning issued a High Surf Warning for north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai and for north facing shores of Maui until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21.

A High Surf Warning was also issued for west facing shores of Hawaii Island until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22.

Surf will see peak heights of 22-to-30 feet lowering to 15-to-25 feet along north and west facing shores of Kauai and Niihau and along north facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. Peak heights of 15-to-22 feet lowering to 12-to-18 feet are expected along west facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.

Surf will gradually ower but remain large through at least Friday.

Coastal erosion and wave run-up is expected to occur in coastal areas exposed to the swell.

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and strong rip currents. Avoid entering the water and remain alert for wave run-up if headed to the beach to view the surf.

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