Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 3:49AM HST until September 28 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI,
MAUI, AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST FACING SHORES OF
THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
AND OAHU THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.Southeast swell generated by Hurricane Nolo is beginning to decline
for the Big Island, but continues to produce advisory level surf for
east and southeast facing shores. This swell combined with
gale-force trades is producing advisory level surf along east
facing shores of Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai. Surf will
diminish below advisory criteria later today for the eastern
islands but will likely continue through tonight for Oahu and
Kauai as Nolo moves westward away from the islands.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 ft in the morning,
diminishing to 9 to 12 ft by this evening.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to high. Strong breaking waves and strong
currents will make swimming dangerous. Waves breaking in
channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
Instruction:
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.
Area Description:
Olomana; Kauai East; Kauai South; Koolau Windward
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov