Headline:
High Surf Warning issued August 15 at 2:28PM HST until August 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND AND
MAUI REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF
MOLOKAI AND OAHU THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF
KAUAI THROUGH TONIGHT...
.Large surf is peaking over the eastern end of the state this
afternoon as Hurricane Lala passes over or just south of the Big
Island. Surf for these locations will rapidly decrease overnight.
For Oahu, surf peaks tonight and diminishes during Sunday while
surf peaks early Sunday for Kauai.
* WHAT...Large surf of 12 to 16 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
* WHEN...Until 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