Weather Alerts For Hakalau, HI

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 330 PM HST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND THROUGH TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF LANAI THROUGH TUESDAY... .A long period north-northeast (010-030 degrees) swell will peak tonight and Tuesday, producing much larger than normal surf across some coastlines, especially in windward areas. The swell will gradually decline Tuesday night through Friday. Niihau-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Maui Windward West-Kauai North- Kauai East-Koolau Windward-Molokai Windward-Molokai North- Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala-Big Island East- Big Island North- 330 PM HST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Along north facing shores, surf building to 20 to 30 feet tonight and continuing into Tuesday. Along east facing shores, surf building to 12 to 18 feet tonight and continuing into Tuesday. * WHERE...North and east facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Big Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, creating the potential for impacts to coastal roads and infrastructure, mainly along windward coasts. 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, mainly in Hilo and Kahului. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&