Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 31 at 3:00AM HST until May 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 6:00am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES
OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS...
.Large surf associated with a long-period south swell (190
degrees) will continue to impact exposed south-facing shores of
all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHAT...Surf 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* 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