HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR121219OceanSafetyofficialsadvisingnoswimmingorsnorkelingonnorthfacingshoresTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 12, 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 north -facing
shores
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at north -facing beaches
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. Friday, 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 25 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/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.