Headline:
High Surf Warning issued January 8 at 3:02AM HST until January 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 5:02am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
NIIHAU OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR
WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
.An extra-large west-northwest (310 degrees) swell will peak
today, producing dangerously large surf along exposed north and
west facing shores. The swell will gradually diminish Thursday and
Friday.
* WHAT...Dangerously large surf of 30 to 40 feet along north
facing shores today. Dangerously large surf of 20 to 30 feet
along west facing shores today. Surf will gradually diminish
Thursday.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
and Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* 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