Coastal Flood Statement

Locations Affected

Honolulu, HI ∙ Kahakuloa, HI ∙ Hāna, HI ∙ ‘Umikoa, HI ∙ Leilani Estates, HI ∙ Lihue, HI ∙ Ford Island, HI ∙ Kuapā Pond, HI ∙ Welokā, HI ∙ Mānā, HI

Headline

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TONIGHT...
.The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south- southwest (200- 180 degrees) swell and King Tides will cause wave run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the late afternoon and early evening high tide cycle along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 326 PM HST Tue Jun 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TONIGHT... .The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south- southwest (200- 180 degrees) swell and King Tides will cause wave run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the late afternoon and early evening high tide cycle along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Nuisance coastal flooding due to high water levels. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. * WHEN...Through tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King Tides Project at: PacificIslandsKingTides.org

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