High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Honolulu, HI ∙ Hilo, HI ∙ Makahuena Point, HI ∙ Hickam Housing, HI ∙ Waimanalo Beach, HI ∙ Makena, HI ∙ Hawaiian Ocean View, HI ∙ Wai‘anae, HI ∙ Punaluu, HI ∙ Kalaupapa, HI

Headline

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH AND EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
Southerly swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep surf elevated above High Surf Advisory conditions through Saturday. A large, medium- period east swell is filling in from Hurricane Karina producing advisory level surf along east facing shores.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 351 PM HST Fri Sep 4 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH AND EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... Southerly swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep surf elevated above High Surf Advisory conditions through Saturday. A large, medium- period east swell is filling in from Hurricane Karina producing advisory level surf along east facing shores. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Surf building to 12 feet along south facing shores. Surf building up to 14 feet along east facing shores. * WHERE...South and east facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands... and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday. * 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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