High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Honolulu, HI ∙ Eleele, HI ∙ Honolulu Intl Airport, HI ∙ Papawai Point, HI ∙ Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, HI ∙ Waianae, HI ∙ Kuapā Pond, HI ∙ Waiakoa, HI ∙ Honouliuli, HI ∙ Kaumalapau, HI

Headline

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT...
.A moderate, long period south swell (180-190 degrees) is peaking this afternoon at advisory levels. Surf should drop a couple of feet by the Friday morning.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 141 PM HST Thu Jun 18 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... .A moderate, long period south swell (180-190 degrees) is peaking this afternoon at advisory levels. Surf should drop a couple of feet by the Friday morning. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * 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.

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