Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 30 at 3:40AM HST until May 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 6:40am
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS...
.Large surf associated with a long-period south-southwest swell
(190 degrees) will continue through the weekend for exposed south-
facing shores.
* WHAT...Surf of 8 to 12 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should
heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise
caution. Boaters should expect recreational surfers and body
boarders utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas.
Expect periodic wave runup across areas of the shore that
typically remain dry during the afternoon high tide cycle.
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; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; 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