Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 29 at 3:12AM HST until September 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU
NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM TUESDAY...
.Short to medium period south-southwest swell from Hurricane Nolo
is generating advisory level surf for south facing shores of
Kauai and Niihau. This swell is expected to diminish by Wednesday
as the swell comes increasingly from the west, but uncertainty
remains with how quickly this will occur.
* WHAT...Large surf of 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...South facing shores of Kauai and Niihau.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* 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; Kauai South
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov