Headline:
High Surf Warning issued July 27 at 3:03PM HST until July 29 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 6:03pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
.A east swell from Hurricane Fausto will continue to build
tonight and peak Tuesday above High Surf Warning levels. The swell
will decline on Wednesday as the system passes to the northwest.
* WHAT...Surf building to 14 to 18 feet.
* WHERE...East Facing shores.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Very High. Expect ocean water surging and sweeping
across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the
potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure,
including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be
present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong
currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing
challenging boat handling.
Instruction:
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be
prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels
affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
Area Description:
Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai East; East Honolulu; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov