...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND THROUGH TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY...
...Very High...
Expires: September 08, 2026 @ 6:00pm
WHAT
For south facing shores, surf will continue to rapidly build to 15 to 25 feet for Oahu, 12 to 20 feet for Maui County, and 12 to 16 feet for the Big Island. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 12 to 16 feet. Surf is expected to peak overnight.
WHERE
South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and the Big Island. West facing shores of the Big Island.
WHEN
Until 6 PM HST Tuesday.
IMPACTS
Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
