Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 2 at 3:24PM HST until September 3 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST FACING SHORES
THROUGH THURSDAY...
.Swells from Hurricane Lowell will steadily fill in across rest of
the island chain tonight into Thursday and will produce advisory
level surf for south and southeast exposures throughout the state.
Swells from Lowell will gradually veer from southeast to south
tonight through Thursday. Additionally, a moderate long period
south swell will peak tonight then gradually decline through the
rest of the week.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Southeast Big Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* 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:
Big Island Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov