...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Expires: January 17, 2021 @ 6:00am
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Large, breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death.
WHAT
Surf rapidly building to 40 to 50 feet tonight through Saturday along north facing shores. Surf rapidly building to 25 to 35 feet tonight through Saturday along west facing shores.
WHERE
North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and north facing shores of Maui.
WHEN
Until 6 AM HST Sunday.
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.