Hawaii Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 07/24/2026 18:12

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued July 24 at 3:12PM HST until July 25 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH SATURDAY... .A long-period south-southwest swell continues to produce advisory level surf along south-facing shores this afternoon. The swell declines tonight, which may cause surf to briefly fall below advisory levels late tonight or early on Saturday. Then, a reinforcing pulse of long- period south-southwest energy arrives, which is expected to bring surf back to advisory level by Saturday afternoon and possibly continuing through the weekend. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday. * 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