Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued July 22 at 4:05PM HST until July 24 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH THURSDAY
NIGHT...
.Forerunners from a moderate, long-period south swell are already
reaching Hawaii this afternoon. The swell builds tonight into
Thursday, with surf increasing to advisory level along south-
facing shores sometime on Thursday. Thursday night into Friday,
the swell may peak near warning level. Long-period south swell
energy will keep surf elevated beyond Friday, which may require
the advisory to be extended through the weekend.
* WHAT...Surf 8 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 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; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kona; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley South; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: