Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 1:03PM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST FACING SHORES OF THE
BIG ISLAND THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI,
OAHU, MOLOKAI, MAUI, AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY...
.Hurricane Nolo is generating swell that is producing warning
level surf along southeast facing shores of the Big Island. This
swell combined with strengthening trades is producing advisory
level surf along east facing shores of the Big Island, Maui,
Molokai, Oahu and Kauai that will maintain tonight and then begin
to diminish on Sunday as Nolo moves westward away from the
islands.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 ft today, becoming 10 to
14 ft tonight.
* WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai and Oahu.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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:
Olomana; Kauai East; Kauai South; Koolau Windward
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov