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Hawaiian Islands under brown water advisory following severe weekend weather
It’s recommended to stay out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
High Surf Advisory for south shores; Coastal Flood Statement for all Hawaiian Islands
A large south swell will gradually fill in on Friday and peak on Saturday near warning thresholds, according to the National Weather Service. Peak afternoon high tides, combined with elevated water levels running about a half a foot higher than predicted and a large south swell filling in, will lead to minor flooding along shoreline and low-lying coastal areas through Saturday. Water levels should fall below thresholds during peak afternoon high tides Sunday.
High Surf Warning issued as NW swell builds to 35 feet
Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet today and 25 to 35 feet by Tuesday are expected along north facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui.
Baldwin Beach Park, Tavares Bay reopen after cleanup of debris from high surf
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation has reopened Baldwin Beach Park and Tavares Bay in Kūʻau following the cleanup of debris from high surf last week.
Hamakua Poko Kai beach closed for assessment of access, public safety
Hamakua Poko Kai beach, also known to some as “Bones Beach,” on Maui’s north shore will be closed through Jan. 31 while work is underway to assess environmentally and culturally sensitive areas impacted by recent high surf.
Hoʻokipa reopens; Baldwin, Tavares Bay remain closed due to debris from high surf
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation reopened Ho‘okipa Beach Park on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, after debris and damage from high surf was addressed. Baldwin Beach Park and Tavares Bay in Kūʻau remain closed while debris removal continues.
8-12 foot surf forecast for East shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the East facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu until 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Baldwin Beach Park reopens after pavilion removed
Baldwin Beach Park was reopened on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, after work to remove the park pavilion was completed. The pavilion was irreparably damaged over time by high surf and rising sea levels, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation
Large northwest swell results in High Surf Warning for north shores of Maui
A large northwest (330 degrees) building down the island chain this morning will peak today, then slowly ease through midweek, according to the NWS.
Surf expected to build to 25-35 feet along north shores
Surf is rapidly building to 25 to 35 feet along north facing shores and 18 to 24 feet along west facing shores today, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.
Hoʻokipa, Baldwin and Kūʻau Bay beach parks remain closed due to high surf and flooding
Ho’okipa Beach Park, Baldwin Beach Park and Kūʻau Bay Beach Park will remain closed Monday due to high surf and flooding conditions.
Search continues for missing California man off ‘Anini Beach on Kauaʻi
A multi-agency search continues for a missing California man who was apparently swept out to sea while swimming at ‘Anini Beach on Kauaʻi.
Advisory-level Christmas Day surf rolls in on north, west shores for parts of Maui County
A high-surf advisory for the north-facing shore of Maui and the north- and west-facing shores of Moloka’i remains in effect through 6 a.m. Monday.
Strong northeast winds and significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
Strong northeast winds are expected to develop after a cold front passes, potentially resulting in a period of very windy conditions. Additionally, a powerful low pressure system passing north of the area will generate a large north swell that will build Wednesday night, with the peak of the swell potentially coinciding with extreme high tides Thursday and Friday mornings.
Brown Water Advisory issued for Kahului Harbor due to high surf
The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch reports that high surf has resulted in coastal waters reaching into foliage and other areas above the normal high-water mark, including roadways.
Maui County officials warn of high surf along south facing shores
High surf on south-facing shores is expected to peak today at 18-24 feet, and residents and visitors are cautioned to stay away from impacted areas.
“Historic South Swell” dumps water on roadways, 18-24 foot surf expected
A historic south swell continues to produce dangerous breaking waves along the south shores into Monday.
Brown water advisory issued after high surf reaches foliage above the high water mark
The state Department of Health Clean Water Branch reports that high surf has resulted in coastal waters reaching into foliage and other areas above the normal high-water mark, including roadways.
Surf of 12-16 feet expected along north shores
Advisory level surf will occur on Kauaʻi this afternoon, on Oʻahu around sundown, and across Maui County this evening.
High Surf for East Shores of Maui and Moloka‘i Until 6 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service: has issued a High Surf Advisory for the East facing shores of Maui and Molokaʻi until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.
