Hawaii Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 07/23/2026 18:26

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued July 23 at 3:26PM HST until July 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH FRIDAY... .A moderate, long-period south swell appears likely to peak tonight below warning levels before beginning to fade on Friday. A reinforcing pulse of 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...Until 6 PM 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