Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 25 at 9:17AM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI AND OAHU TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST AND SOUTHEAST FACING SHORES OF
MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY...
.Hurricane Nolo inches north toward the Big Island then turns
west on Saturday while remaining south of the Hawaiian Islands.
Nolo is producing a moderate swell that is causing building surf
along east and southeast facing shores of the Big Island, Maui,
and Molokai. Strengthening trades will then cause building surf
along east-facing shorelines beginning tonight and continuing
through Sunday.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet today, increasing
to 10 to 14 feet Saturday.
* WHERE...East and southeast facing shores of Big Island Maui
and Molokai.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to High. Strong breaking waves and strong
currents will make swimming dangerous. Expect very strong
breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in
channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
Instruction:
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.
Area Description:
Maui Windward West; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Haleakala; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov