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