Headline:
High Surf Warning issued January 4 at 3:55PM HST until January 5 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 5:55pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
NIIHAU OAHU AND MOLOKAI NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST
FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.Surf along exposed north and west facing shores will continue to
build this evening, peak overnight, then gradually decline.
Warning level surf is expected to persist through Sunday afternoon
along exposed north and west facing shores.
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 40 feet are
expected along north facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
Molokai, and Maui. Dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 32
feet are expected along west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai,
Oahu, and Molokai.
* WHERE... North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.
* IMPACTS... Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping
across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the
potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure,
including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be
present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong
currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing
challenging boat handling.
Instruction:
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be
prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels
affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
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