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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 2, 2009

High surf advisory still in effect; higher than normal tide expected this afternoon


Advertiser Staff

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today and a higher than normal tide is expected this afternoon.

EMS Department Bryan Cheplic said this morning that waves of 6 to 8 feet are breaking on the south shore. Beachgoers should heed all warning signs and check with lifeguards before going into the water today, Cheplic said.

He also said a higher than normal high tide of 2.2 feet is expected at 2:30 p.m. today. There is a possibility that water will again go over Farrington Highway in Waianae.