#Wave Action
Why is Waikīkī Beach’s shoreline chronically eroding? Answer revealed in two UH studies
The UH studies, conducted by the university’s Climate Resilience Collaborative, will enable coastal managers and policymakers to better manage the coastlines of Hawaiʻi.
High Surf Advisory for North shores of Maui and Molokai
September 28, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. EVENTS: The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and MAUI in effect until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. […]
High Surf Advisory South shores of all islands
(August 4, 2010 – 8:00 a.m.) The National Weather Service in Honolulu has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for SOUTH FACING SHORES of ALL ISLANDS in effect until 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion. EFFECTS: Surf […]
900 feet of Honoapiilani Highway proposed for shoreline Protection
Posted by Wendy Osher The state Department of Transportation is proposing a shoreline protection project for a 900-foot stretch of the Honoapiilani Highway between Launiupoko Point and Hekili Point. The portion of Highway was declared a Traffic Emergency Zone by the Governor in January 2009, allowing the DOT to initiate and undertake shoreline protection of […]
Swell sends 6 to 8 foot surf to South shores
(Updated 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010) The National Weather Service has cancelled the High Surf Advisory for the South facing shores of all islands. Surf has declined below advisory levels and the advisory was cancelled at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. ________________________________ (Updated: 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010) The National Weather Service issued a High […]