Updated at 3:18 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007
Kauai officials issue high-surf, jellyfish influx alerts
Advertiser Staff
Citing potentially hazardous ocean conditions, officials with Kaua'i Ocean Safety Bureau are recommending that novice swimmers and surfers avoid getting in the water or even walking on wet sand or on the North Shore today, from Hanalei Pavilion to Ke'e Beach.According to Ocean Safety Bureau supervisor Kalani Vierra, surf with faces as high as 30 feet have been reported on the North Shore.
Beachgoers should swim or snorkel today at other guarded beaches around the island.
OSB officials also report that several box jellyfish were found along Kaua'i's south shoreline at Po'ipu Beach today.
Signs have been posted alerting the presence of the jellyfish and officials are recommending that beachgoers stay out of the water at Po'ipu Beach.
