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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: March 31, 2017
ROBERT WESTERMAN, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming on North Shore;
Beachgoers are urged to use caution at all beaches
Due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions, Ocean Safety officials are advising no
swimming at all North Shore beaches, west of the Hanalei Pavilion to Kē‘ē Beach, including
‘Anini Beach. Officials also report that a wraparound effect is causing high surf at all beaches
across the island and are urge beachgoers to use extreme caution today.
The National Weather Service has posted a High Surf Warning for all north and west-
facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until 6 a.m. Saturday. The warning may be extended or
modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are reporting waves of up to 30 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, please speak to a county lifeguard or
call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.
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