Updated at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, November 23, 2006
High surf for Thanksgiving Day
Advertiser Staff
A high surf advisory for eastern shores has been issued through 6 p.m. tonight, by the National Weather Service.A north north-east swell combined with strong trade winds could generate rough surf and hazardous ocean conditions. Swimmers and beachgoers should be wary of rough shore breaks, unusual wave action and rip currents.
"With (today) being Thanksgiving Day many families will be out and about enjoying the holiday," said Kenneth Gilbert, O'ahu Civil Defense Disaster Preparedness officer. "We want to make sure that our holiday residents are aware of possible hazardous surf conditions, especially if they choose one of our beaches or beach parks as a holiday destination."
Surf along east shores is expected to be 5 to 8 feet today, will drop tomorrow and rise again over the weekend.
The North Shore will see 4- to 7-foot surf this morning, which will rise to 7 to 10 feet later today. West shores will see surf 2 to 4 feet early and 3 to 6 feet later today, and south shores will see surf 1 to 3 feet.
