Posted at 7:02 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2006
High surf advisory in effect for south shores
Advertiser Staff
A high surf advisory was issued at 6 a.m. today for the south shores of all islands. A southern summer swell is expected to brings waves of up to 11 feet by this evening and through tomorrow.The large summer swell is expected to peak tonight and tomorrow then slowly lower Wednesday. A second southern swell is expected to arrive midweek and stay through the weekend.
Beachgoers are advised to stay out of the water and away from the shorebreak due to the hazardous waves and the potential for strong rip currents.
Surf will be 4 to 6 feet along east-facing shores, 4 to 7 feet along west shores and 2 feet or less along north shores.
