Ocean Advisory
Sunday, June 26, 2022
High Surf Advisory Issued For South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state, including the Big Island.
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
High Surf Advisory Now in Effect For South-Facing Shores
The high surf warning that had been effect for south-facing shores of the Big Island was canceled; however, there still remains some threat.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Civil Defense: DLNR Reports Box Jellyfish at Some West Hawai‘i Beaches
Hawai’i County Civil Defense said Thursday afternoon that the state Department of Land and Natural Resources reports box jellyfish at Spencer Beach Park in South Kohala and at other West Hawai’i beaches.
Saturday, December 07, 2019
High Surf Prompts Beach Closures
The Civil Defense said additional closures may occur at any time.
Saturday, December 07, 2019
Small Craft Advisory
A small craft advisory remains in effect for Big Island windward and southeast waters until Sunday at 6 a.m.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Small Craft Warning in Effect: Strong Trade Winds Continue
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday for Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel and leeward and southeast waters around the Big Island.