Update at 10:09 p.m. April 17: A flood advisory that was in effect for the Garden Isle until 9 p.m. was allowed to expire but a high surf advisory for north and west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau continues until 6 a.m. Friday.
Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet are expected along north shores and 8 to 12 feet along west shores, accompanied by strong currents. This will make swimming and surfing in the advisory areas dangerous.
The public should heed all advice from ocean safety officials — when in doubt, don’t go out…