#high surf
Warning Level Surf Building Off Maui, Molokaʻi
A large, long-period northwest swell could carry 12 to 18 foot waves to the north and west-facing shores of Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau, as well as Mauiʻs north shore this evening, the National Weather Service advised.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning For Maui County Canceled
According to the National Weather Service, surf has decreased below the warning threshold.
15-20 Foot Surf Forecast on North Shores of Maui and Moloka‘i Today
The large northwest swell will spread down the island chain today, bringing advisory level surf to the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi, and north facing shores of Maui.
High Surf Forces Closure of Baldwin Beach Park
Flooding from high surf has led to the closure of Baldwin Beach Park until further notice, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced today.
High Surf Advisory Canceled
According to an announcement from the county, buoy reading and surf observations show surf has fallen below advisory levels and will continue to decline.
South Shore Surf Forecast is 5-9 Feet in Maui County
A high surf advisory was issued for the south facing shores of all islands within Maui County, in effect from 6 a.m. today through 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2019.
High Surf Advisory for East, South Shores
“A large east swell generated by East Pacific Tropical Cyclone Barbara is spreading across the island chain this weekend. In addition, a new long period south-southwest swell is increasing surf along south facing shores,” according to the NWS forecast.
Warning Conditions to Bring 30-40 Foot Surf to Maui’s North Shore
A high surf warning is in effect for the north and west facing shores of Molokaʻi and north facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
King Tides Return Through Monday
King Tides are forecast to impact affected shorelines through Monday. The event is expected to be compounded by an elevated south swell.
High Surf Closes Baldwin Beach Park
The County of Maui Dept. of Parks and Recreation announced that due to high surf and safety concerns to the County facility, Baldwin Beach Park will be closed Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 until further notice.
Waiʻānapanapa State Park Closed Due to Dangerous High Surf
Department officials are urging the public to stay clear of the blow hole, black sand beach and coastline areas.
North Shore Surf Remains Elevated at 10-15 Feet
Forecasters from the National Weather Service say a large north swell, combined with locally generated wind waves, will continue to produce rough surf throughout the day.
North Shore Surf 16-22 Feet
Surf will remain elevated along the north facing shores of Maui and Molokai today, resulting in a continued High Surf Advisory until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
20-25 Foot Surf Prompts Warning
Forecasters from the NWS expect surf to build to 20-25 foot range along the north facing shores this afternoon and tonight. Surf along the west facing shores is projected to be in the 15-20 foot range.
North Shore Surf on Maui, 12-16 Feet
Surf is expected to be 12 to 16 feet along the north and west facing shore of Kauai and Niihau, and the north facing shores of Maui and Oahu. West shore surf on Molokai and Oahu is expected to be in the 8 to 12 foot range.
Northwest Swell Brings 12-16 Foot Surf
A northwest swell will keep surf heights near advisory levels along the north and west facing shores of much of the state today.
Northwest Swell Brings Elevated Surf of 14-18 Feet
A high surf advisory has been extended to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Surf along the affected north shores will be 14 to 18 feet; and 8 to 12 feet along the affected west shores.
Northwest Swell Rolls in With 12-18 Foot Surf
Surf is expected to build to 12 to 18 feet along the north facing shores, and 8 to 12 feet along the affected west facing shorelines.
Northwest Swell Builds to 15-20 Feet
Surf along the north facing shores will be in the 15 to 20 foot range, and surf along the west facing shores will be 10 to 15 feet.