A south swell that prompted a high-surf advisory kept Honolulu lifeguards busy today with hundreds of preventive actions and 11 rescues and sent waves washing across Farrington Highway in Makaha.

Police closed the makai-most eastbound lane of Farrington Highway at Makaha Valley Road due to eight- to 10-foot waves that flooded part of the roadway.
The closure began around 1:15 p.m.
The Farrington Highway situation resulted from a combination of extreme high tide of almost 2.2 feet, combined with the peaking of the south swell, said Bryan Cheplic, spokesman for the city’s Emergency Services Department. The water deposited sand and some debris on the road.
Meanwhile, in urban Honolulu, lifeguards at Ala Moana Beach carried out 217 preventive actions. In Waikiki, there were a total of 390 preventive actions, 45 assists and 11 rescues, Cheplic said.
A high-surf advisory for all islands remains in effect until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Surf is expected to be six to eight feet along south-facing shores of all islands.
The National Weather Service warns that large waves breaking along coastlines of affected areas will produce dangerous rip currents and inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the breakers. People are also advised to stay away from rocky ledges along the affected shores.