Hawaii Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 07/25/2026 16:20

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued July 25 at 1:20PM HST until July 26 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT... .After a brief lull today, another long period south swell will push south shore surf to advisory levels this afternoon through tonight and possibly through Sunday. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * 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