Updated at 3:31 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2008
Extremely high surf reported on Kauai today
Advertiser Staff
HANALEI, Kaua'i – Ocean Safety Bureau officials report extremely high surf and dangerous ocean conditions on the north and southwest shores of Kaua'i today.According to Ocean Safety Bureau acting supervisor Mark McKamey waves breaking on the north shore today have between 15- and 30-foot faces.
"I urge everyone not to do any water activities on the North Shore today, including the Kilauea area," said McKamey.
Surf on the southwest is reportedly big too.
Waves at Polihale and Kekaha today are said to have eight- to 12-foot faces and further out waves are even bigger, 15- to 20-foot faces.
The Ocean Safety Bureau said only two guarded beaches at Po'ipu and Lydgate are recommended for beachgoers today.
For more information about ocean conditions, ask a county lifeguard or log onto www.kauaiexplorer.com.
