Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 9 at 7:25AM HST until September 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
September 9, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS
TODAY...
.A moderate long-period south swell mixed with a short-period
southwest swell from Lowell will produce advisory level surf along
south facing shores through today. Surf is expected to drop below
advisory thresholds by this evening.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui,
Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
Instruction:
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.
Area Description:
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kona; Kohala; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Molokai Southeast; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley South; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov