Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 26 at 6:39AM HST until July 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH AND EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH
TONIGHT...
.The current long-period south swell will hold steady at advisory
levels this morning, then begin a slow decline late this
afternoon through the end of the week. Building east swell from
Hurricane Fausto expected to begin impacting all exposed east
facing shores today. East shore surf will gradually increase as
Fausto moves closer to Hawaii, and decline Wednesday as the system
passes to the west.
* WHAT...For south facing shores, 7 to 10 feet through tonight.
For east facing shores of Oahu and Big Island, 10 to 14 feet
through Wednesday.
* WHERE...South facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui,
Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening for south facing shores.
Until 6 PM Wednesday for east facing shores of Oahu and Big
Island.
* 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