...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF LANAI THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
Expires: February 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm
WHAT
Along north facing shores, surf peaking at 20 to 30 feet this morning before slowly declining late this afternoon. Along east facing shores, surf peaking at 14 to 18 feet this morning before slowly declining late this afternoon.
WHERE
North and east facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Big Island.
WHEN
Until 6 PM HST this evening.
IMPACTS
High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
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.
