Surf
UPDATE 2: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for West Hawaiʻi
The new advisory is in place through 6 p.m. today (Feb. 5); a high surf advisory previously in place for northern shores of the Big Island was also canceled and northwest swell is on the downward trend.
High surf advisory for west-facing shorelines of Big Island has been canceled
The high surf advisory for the Big Island has been canceled.
High surf advisory issued for western shores of Big Island as two swells build down island chain
The first moderate to large, long-period northwest swell will peak overnight tonight into early morning Friday, followed by a second overlapping, larger, long-period northwest swell building in Friday and peaking late Friday into Saturday before subsiding through the rest of the weekend.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for west-facing shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service said the surf on west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi now is below advisory levels.
Update: High surf advisory extended through Friday for west-facing shores of Big Island
The National Weather Service has extended the high surf advisory for the west-facing shores of the Big Island through Friday, Jan. 16.
High surf advisory, flood advisory, coastal flood statement in effect for East Hawai’i
An easterly wind fetch generated by lowering pressures south and west of the islands will significantly increase easterly wind wave swell; surf of 10 to 12 feet is forecast, causing strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming dangerous.
UPDATE: Coastal flood statement extended again, now in effect through early Tuesday
Peak monthly high tides combined with higher-than-predicted water levels will continue to lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas, with flooding still most likely near the daily peak high tides early in the morning.
UPDATE: County officials restore beach access after high surf advisory is lifted
The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for the north and west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island, allowing all previously closed beach parks to reopen.
High surf warning likely this weekend along Big Island western shores with arrival of extra-large swell
The west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak during the day Sunday, likely producing surf of 12 to 18 feet, with some even larger sets possible, for West Hawai‘i shorelines.
Update: High surf still a concern for east-facing shores; forecasters extend advisory
National Weather Service cancels advisory for north-facing shores, but eastern shorelines can still expect to see large breakers from 9 to 12 feet increasing to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday (Nov. 12).
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High surf advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for north shores of Big Island
Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet are forecast along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.
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High surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday for those shorelines in Puna, Kaʻū, North and South Kona and North and South Kohala. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
High surf advisory in effect this weekend for south-facing shores of Big Island
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast by Aug. 8 along the southern shores of the island, with wave heights increasing to between at least 10 and 14 feet by Aug. 9.
UPDATE: Wind advisory again extended for North Hawai’i, parts of Kaʻū and Puna
The advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. today for North and South Kohala as well as northern and interior portions of North Kona and Hāmākua along with south and southeasten portions of Kaʻū and Puna, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph expected and gusts up to 50 mph.
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory is canceled, County of Hawaiʻi to open beach parks, all roads
Hawai‘i County officials ask residents, however, to exercise caution and stay out of the water, as coastal areas continue to be hazardous.
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Swells happen: High surf warning in effect for north- and east-facing shores
Strong, breaking waves of 20 to 26 feet are expected by this afternoon along north-facing shores, with breakers of 10 to 15 feet forecast along eastern shorelines through 6 p.m. Sunday on the Big Island.
High surf advisory extended for west coastline of Big Island
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is forecast by the National Weather Service in Honolulu to start the day for shores from North Kohala through South Kona, lowering to 6 to 8 feet this afternoon. The swell is expected to gradually decline through the weekend.
