Ocean Advisory
State issues brown water advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain — even if a brown water advisory is not issued in the area.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory issued 3+ weeks ago for Honuʻapo to Punaluʻu canceled
Hawaiʻi Department of Health, however, still urges the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or heavy rainfall; remember: if the water is brown, turn around.
Brown water advisory issued for Nīnole Beach area
Water might contain higher-than-normal pollutant levels following storms or heavy rainfall. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48 to 72 hours after rain stopped and the beach received full sunshine.
Update: Bacteria now under threshold for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park in Kaʻū
Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast
However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky waters from Keokea Beach Park to Ka Lae Point (South Point), especially following storms or heavy rain.
Officials monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; Hawai’i County Civil Defense encourages residents and businesses to review and develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
UPDATE: Bacteria threshold exceedance advisory canceled for waters at Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i
State health officials report results from retesting at the beach show the level of enterococci bacteria no longer exceeds the acceptable threshold.
Islandwide brown water advisory canceled; new advisory issued along Hāmākua Coast to Hilo Bay
Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a brown water advisory is not issued.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shorelines of Hawaiʻi
The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Raging: ‘Jaw-dropping’ surf on display along Big Island south-facing shores as south-southwest swell peaks
Savage surf slams over seawall along Ali‘i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona, drenching passers-by and vehicles; causes Pride of America cruise ship to skip its Kona stop, leading to cancellation of concert by Kona and Windward (O‘ahu) choral societies at Mokuʻaikaua Church; surf should begin to decline overnight, but ocean safety and emergency officials remain on high alert because of dangerous conditions.
UPDATE: Several West Hawaiʻi beach parks closed because of high surf advisory
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reports Kahaluʻu Beach Park; Laʻaloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands; Old Kona Airport Beach Park; and Kohanaiki Beach Park are shuttered as the advisory for south-facing shores of the island remains in place until Thursday morning, June 4; surf of 8 to 12 feet forecast along advisory shorelines.
Coastal flood statement gets short extension, now in effect until Monday night
Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.
Historic row from Washington State to Maui launches May 1
The four-man crew: Joshua Dukes, Greg Anderson, Johnny Martinez, and Wilton Ngotel; will attempt the 3,100 mile transpacific crossing without sails, engines, or a support vessel, relying entirely on teamwork and physical strength to navigate one of the world’s most demanding environments.
26-year-old scuba diver from Honolulu victim of possible drowning at Honokōhau Harbor
Big Island police initiated a coroner’s inquest and ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of Charles Hutchinson’s death; no foul play is suspected at this time after the O‘ahu man became distressed when he encountered difficulty while diving April 15 in the Kona harbor.
Big Island Thursday weather: Flood watch, wind advisory, winter weather advisory
A flood watch remains in effect for the Big Island, as well as a wind advisory and winter weather advisory for the island’s summits.
High surf advisory issued for southern shores of all Hawaiian islands
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.
Health department issues brown water advisory for Nīnole area
Authorities have issued a brown water advisory for Nīnole, Hawaiʻi, and are urging beachgoers to stay out of the ocean.
High surf advisory for the north shores of the Big Island has been lifted
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has lifted the high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Hawaiʻi.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Pauoa Bay to Honokōhau Harbor
Brown waters were caused by recent storms and heavy rain.; several brown water advisories were issued for shorelines from Pololū Valley in North Kohala to Kalae Point (South Point) in Kaʻū.
Brown water advisory issued for southwest shorelines from Ki‘ilae Bay to Ka Lae, or South Point
The advisory was issued Saturday, March 21, and is the result of heavy rain and/or high surf associated with the powerful kona low that slammed into the island last weekend; the public is strongly encouraged to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially after a storm since it could contain higher than normal pollutants.
