Headline:
High Surf Warning issued August 14 at 2:44PM HST until August 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND
MAUI REMAINS IN EFFECT TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF
MOLOKAI AND OAHU SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF
KAUAI SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
.Medium-period swell will quickly build tonight through Saturday
as Tropical Storm Lala approaches from the east. Surf peaks on
Saturday several feet above the warning threshold for the Big
Island and rapidly decreases Saturday night. For Maui and
Molokai, surf peaks late Saturday into Saturday night near the
warning threshold and rapidly diminishes by Sunday. For Oahu and
Kauai, surf peaks Saturday night and diminishes Sunday morning.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful
currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make
navigating the channels dangerous.
Instruction:
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be
prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels
affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
Area Description:
Olomana; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov