Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued January 2 at 3:23AM HST until January 3 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 5:23am
Expires:
January 2, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
.A large northwest swell (310-320 degrees) will build and peak at
advisory levels later today along exposed north and west facing
shores.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 18 feet along exposed north
facing shores, with 8 to 14 feet along exposed west facing
shores.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.
Instruction:
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.
Area Description:
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI