#large swell
XL surf of 40 feet expected on north shore; High Surf Warning extended to Friday
Surf of up to 40 feet is expected along the north facing shores of Maui as an extra-large north-northwest swell builds quickly today.
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.
Forecast of XL surf prompts advisory from County of Maui
The National Weather Service forecast for an extra large north-northwest swell, has County officials on Maui urging residents and businesses along exposed shorelines to take necessary precautions ahead of the event.
High Surf, Rip Currents Prompt Ocean Rescues at Nāpili Bay
A 30-year-old Canadian man was assisted to shore when he became caught in a strong rip current while bodyboarding at Nāpili Bay.
South Swell Hits Maui Shores
A swell that originated off the coast of New Zealand stormed through the south Pacific and continued to push its way to the Hawaiian Islands.
Large Swell Expected, High Surf Warning Issued
The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Warning for the North and West facing shores of Molokai and the North facing shores of Maui until 6 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions and deadly rip currents. A […]
Series Of Swells Expected In Hawaiian Islands
A series of west northwest swells are expected in the islands this week. The swells were generated by a series of strong storms and will affect the north and west facing shores through most of this week. The first swell arrived overnight and will linger through the day with advisory level surf expected. A second, […]
