Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 26 at 6:39AM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 10:45pm
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...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and
Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.
* 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:
Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai East; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov