HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR051319OceanSafetyofficialsadvisingnoswimmingorsnorkelingonsouthandwestfacingshoresTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming or snorkeling on south- and
west -facing shores
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all south- and west -
facing beaches, from Kalapaki to Kekaha, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
A High Surf Advisory for south -facing shores of Kauai and Niihau remains in effect
through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The advisory may
be extended or modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are currently reporting waves of 8 to 10 feet on the South Shore, with very
strong rip currents. Beachgoers are urged to heed all posted warnings and advisories, and
speak to a county lifeguard before entering the water.
For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website,
www.weather.gov/hawaii.
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.