High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Kawela Bay, HI ∙ Wailuku, HI ∙ Wainaku, HI ∙ Wainiha, HI ∙ Mōli‘i Pond, HI ∙ Ka‘elekū, HI ∙ Orchidlands Estates, HI ∙ Mōkapu Peninsula, HI ∙ Honoka‘a, HI ∙ Lihue WSO Airport 1020.1, HI

Headline

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND...
.A long-period north swell will build rapidly tonight, peak early Friday, then gradually diminish. Additionally, a shorter-period northwest swell will arrive on Friday.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 656 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND... .A long-period north swell will build rapidly tonight, peak early Friday, then gradually diminish. Additionally, a shorter-period northwest swell will arrive on Friday. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large surf of 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...North facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday. * 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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