Maui County, HI

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In effect from Sunday 07/26 3:41 PM HST – Monday 07/27 6:00 AM HST

Issued by NWS Honolulu HI

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

.The current long-period south swell will hold steady through tonight before slowly declining Monday. Building east swell from Hurricane Fausto will keep surf heights along east facing shores elevated above High Surf Advisory criteria through Wednesday afternoon and may need to be upgraded to a High Surf Warning as this swell peaks Monday night into Tuesday.

What

Surf up to 10 feet.

Where

South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.

When

Until 6 AM HST Monday.

Impacts

Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

What to Do

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.


Areas Impacted

  • Niihau
  • Kauai Southwest
  • Waianae Coast
  • Kahoolawe
  • Maui Leeward West
  • Kona
  • Kauai South
  • East Honolulu
  • Honolulu Metro
  • Ewa Plain
  • Molokai Leeward South
  • Lanai Leeward
  • Lanai South
  • Maui Central Valley South
  • South Maui/Upcountry
  • South Haleakala
  • Big Island South
  • Big Island Southeast

Tips to Stay Safe

A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions. 

  • Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore. 
  • Always stay near lifeguards.
  • Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly. 

In effect from Sunday 07/26 3:41 PM HST – Wednesday 07/29 6:00 PM HST

Issued by NWS Honolulu HI

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH TONIGHT

HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

.The current long-period south swell will hold steady through tonight before slowly declining Monday. Building east swell from Hurricane Fausto will keep surf heights along east facing shores elevated above High Surf Advisory criteria through Wednesday afternoon and may need to be upgraded to a High Surf Warning as this swell peaks Monday night into Tuesday.

What

Surf building to 10 to 14 feet.

Where

East facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.

When

Until 6 PM HST Wednesday.

Impacts

Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

What to Do

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.


Areas Impacted

  • Olomana
  • Maui Windward West
  • Kauai East
  • Koolau Windward
  • Molokai Windward
  • Molokai Southeast
  • Windward Haleakala
  • Kipahulu
  • Big Island East
  • Big Island North

Tips to Stay Safe

A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions. 

  • Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore. 
  • Always stay near lifeguards.
  • Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly. 

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