#high surf advisory
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.
Fast-moving cold front to bring wet weather, strong wind impacts to all islands
A rapidly moving cold front will bring strengthening northerly winds and wet weather to all Hawaiian Islands as it passes through each island.
Cold front to slow and dissipate across Maui County with gusty showers, period of rain
Gusty showers, some briefly heavy at times are expected on Maui as clouds and showers associated with a front push through the islands today. The wet weather will impact Oʻahu this morning, spreading to Maui County today, according to the National Weather Service.
High Surf Advisory, Coastal Flood Statement for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu
A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. There is also a Coastal Flood Statement in effect from tonight through early Saturday morning.
High surf warning downgraded to advisory
The High Surf Warning has been downgraded to a High Surf Advisory for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and the north facing shores of Maui. The High Surf Advisory has been canceled for the west facing shores of the Big Island.
Snorkeler rescued in Nāpili; 3 people aboard capsized Jet Ski at Kanahā brought to safety
County of Maui ocean safety officers rescued a snorkeler caught in a rip current and three people aboard a capsized jet ski Thursday, during a second day of high surf from a north-northwest swell.
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.
Warning issued for rising surf of 20-26 feet
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning, with surf expected to rise up to 20-26 feet this afternoon and evening, before lowering to 18 to 24 feet on Friday.
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 Advisory for East Facing Shores of Maui and Molokaʻi on Saturday and Sunday
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for East facing shores of Maui and Molokaʻi from 6 am Saturday to 6 pm Sunday due to high trade winds.
High Surf Advisory Until 6 p.m. Wednesday
Surf is expected to be in the 7-10 foot range today along the east facing shoes of Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
High Surf Advisory N Shores of Maui, Moloka‘i and Hawai‘i Island
Surf is expected to be in the 10 to 15 foot range along the north facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.
High Surf N Shores of Maui, N & W Shores of Moloka‘i
The forecast calls for surf of 12-16 feet this morning, lowering to 10-15 feet this afternoon along north facing shores. Affected west facing shores can expect surf of 8-12 feet until 6 p.m.
High Surf Advisory for Maui
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for Maui County.
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected until 6 am Sunday for east facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and the Big Island.
Elevated East Shore Surf Through Thursday
Surf along affected shoes will be 8 to 12 feet through Wednesday, lowering to 6 to 10 feet Wednesday night. Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.
8-12 Foot Surf Forecast for East Shores
Surf is expected to be in the 6 to 10 foot range, rising to 8 to 12 feet on Wednesday, and building further into Thursday, according to the NWS.
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.
Turbulent Seas Expected For Maui, Molokaʻi
A northwest swell spreading down the island chain could generate high surf off Maui and Molokaʻi shores.
Flood Watch Cancelled, Large NW Swell on Maui’s North Shore
An incoming large northwest swell will boost surf along most north and west facing shores of the smaller islands, and the north facing shores of Maui.
High Surf Advisory for Maui and Moloka‘i
Surf is expected to be in the 10 to 15 foot range along the north facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi and Oʻahu today, resulting in rip currents and localized beach erosion.