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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES, JR.
Managing Director
KAUA'I FIRE DEPARTMENT
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 13, 2017
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming on North Shore
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming at all North Shore beaches, west of the
Hanalei Pavilion to Kē‘ē Beach, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
The National Weather Service has posted a High Surf Warning for all north and west-
facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau through 6 a.m. Saturday. The warning may be extended or
modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are reporting waves of up to 25 feet and rising on the North Shore with very
strong rip currents. Spectators are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking
waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.
Beachgoers are urged to heed all posted warnings and advisories.
For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website,
www.weather.gov/hawaii.
For up-to-date information about ocean conditions, please speak to a county lifeguard,
log onto www.kauaiexplorer.com, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.
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