Headline:
High Surf Warning issued January 8 at 7:21PM HST until January 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 9:21pm
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI...NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...AND WEST
FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.An extra-large west-northwest (320 degrees) swell will peak this
evening, producing dangerously large surf along exposed north and
west facing shores. The swell will begin a steady decline later
tonight that will continue into the weekend.
* WHAT...Dangerously large surf of 25 to 40 feet along north
facing shores this evening, falling to 20 to 25 ft by late
Thursday. Dangerously large surf of 20 to 30 feet along west
facing shores this evening, falling to 15 to 20 feet by late
Thursday.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,
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