Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 24 at 3:06AM HST until July 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 6:06am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TODAY...
.A long-period south-southwest swell will slowly decline today. A
reinforcing pulse of long-period south-southwest swell will
produce elevated surf this weekend and will likely require the
advisory to be extended.
* WHAT...Surf 8 to 12 ft this morning, decreasing to 7 to 10 feet
in the afternoon.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday, though the advisory may need to be
extended through the weekend.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
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