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High Surf Advisory

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Thu 04/09/2026 09:46 PM EDT

End Time

Fri 04/10/2026 12:00 PM EDT

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Honolulu, HI ∙ Honouliuli, HI ∙ Kekaha, HI ∙ Iroquois Point, HI ∙ Omao, HI ∙ Sand Island, HI ∙ Kalaeloa, HI ∙ Ni‘ihau, HI ∙ Waipahu, HI ∙ Hanapēpē, HI

Headline

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU...
.Surf along south facing shores is expected to reach advisory thresholds tonight.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 346 PM HST Thu Apr 9 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU... .Surf along south facing shores is expected to reach advisory thresholds tonight. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Large disorganized surf quickly rising tonight with wave heights peaking at up to 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM 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.

Technical Header

HIZ001-003-006-031>034-101500- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260410T1600Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Kauai South-East Honolulu- Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain- 346 PM HST Thu Apr 9 2026