HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR123019OceanSafetyofficialsadvisingnoswimmingorsnorkelingonnorthandwestfacingshoresF� OF
THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
qa 4 MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 30, 2019
KAUA`1 FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming or snorkeling on north- and
west -facing shores
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all north- and west -
facing shores due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
A High Surf Warning for north- and west -facing shores of Kauai and Niihau remains in
effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The
warning may be extended or modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are currently reporting waves of up to 30 feet on the North Shore and up to
15 feet on the West 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/hfo.
For up-to-date information about Kauai ocean conditions and ocean safety, please
speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit www.hawaiibeachsafety.com, or call
the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.