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CO 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: December 21, 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 or snorkeling at all north-facing
beaches including ‘Anini Beach, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
A High Surf Advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau and east-facing
shores of Kaua‘i remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather
Service (NWS). The advisory may be extended or modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are currently reporting waves of up to 12 feet 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 and ocean safety, please speak to a
county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, log onto www.kauaiexplorer.com, or call the Ocean
Safety Bureau at 241-4984.
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