Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
364 WHHW40 PHFO 280103 CFWHFO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 303 PM HST Mon Jul 27 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .A east swell from Hurricane Fausto will continue to build tonight and peak Tuesday above High Surf Warning levels. The swell will decline on Wednesday as the system passes to the northwest. HIZ009-017-030-032-035-037-038-047-048-052>054-281415- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260730T0400Z/ Olomana-Maui Windward West-Kauai East-East Honolulu- Koolau Windward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast- Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-Big Island Southeast-Big Island East- Big Island North- 303 PM HST Mon Jul 27 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Surf building to 14 to 18 feet. * WHERE...East Facing shores. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday. * 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. 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. && $$