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WHHW40 PHFO 170218
CFWHFO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
418 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF
KAUAI AND NIIHAU UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

.Surf along east-facing shores is expected to remain above
advisory levels through this evening for Kauai and Niihau, then
gradually decline below criteria by early Monday morning as
Tropical Storm Lala progresses west of the state.

HIZ009-035-170330-
/O.CAN.PHFO.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-260817T1000Z/
Olomana-Koolau Windward-
418 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Surf heights remain elevated across east-facing shores of Oahu,
but have fallen below advisory criteria.

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HIZ001-030-031-171000-
/O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-260817T1000Z/
Niihau-Kauai East-Kauai South-
418 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT HST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Surf heights between 10 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...East-facing shores of Niihau, and Kauai.

* WHEN...Until midnight HST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
  will make swimming dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don`t
go out.

&&

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