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Radar valid at 600 am HST, Mar 16th 2026

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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .Strong south to southwesterly winds will bring large and rough surf to west facing shores of the Big Island through tonight. Surf is expected to fall below advisory criteria on Monday.

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346 PM HST Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Surf 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.

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