HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR092719HighsurfconditionsreportedonsouthandnorthfacingshorespublicurgedtouseextremecautionTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: September 27, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
High surf conditions reported on south- and north -facing shores
Public advised to use extreme caution
Ocean Safety officials are reporting high surf and dangerous ocean conditions on
Kaua`i's south- and north -facing beaches, and are advising the public to use extreme caution.
A High Surf Advisory for south -facing shores of Kauai and Niihau remains in effect
through Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The advisory may
be extended or modified as conditions develop.
Lifeguards are currently reporting waves of 6 to 10 feet on the South Shore and 10 to 15
feet on the North Shore, with very strong rip currents.
Ocean Safety officials advise that the current conditions are for experienced swimmers
only. All beachgoers are urged to speak to a county lifeguard before entering the water, and to
use extreme caution near the shoreline.
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.