(BIVN) – The large, pounding surf that closed Keaukaha beaches is lingering on Black Friday, however weather forecasters say it should slowly drop to advisory levels later this evening.

For now, a High Surf Warning remains in effect for north and east facing shores of Hawaii Island.

Surf heights are expected to be 20 to 25 feet along north facing shores and 10 to 15 feet along east facing shores of the Big Island.

The high surf closed all Keaukaha-area beach parks on Thanksgiving Day, also forced the closure of Hilo Bayfront Highway.

A Special Marine Weather statement has also been issued by the National Weather Service for north-facing harbors: