Department of Land and Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR

CARTY CHANG ACTING CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release January 21, 2015     

 

 

HONOLULU —   Following the recommendation of Hawaii County Ocean Safety personnel, the DLNR Division of State Parks is closing the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area beach area at 12:00 p.m. today. Large waves are scheduled to reach this area by mid-afternoon, but wave models show a significant ground swell system, thus the closure before the actual arrival of the waves. The park will remain open, and visitors will be notified of the beach closure as they enter. If the waves get too large or if crowd control becomes a problem, The Division of State Parks reserves the option of closing the entire park. 

State Parks personnel are monitoring Lapakahi State Historical Park and Kekaha Kai State Park to determine if any action is needed in those areas. 

The Keawaula section of Kaena Point State park remains closed today due to high surf.  The park gate is closed and hikers are being warned to keep out because high waves may wash across the road and be a safety hazard.   

Media Contact: 
Deborah Ward 
Public Information Specialist 
(808) 587-0320 

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