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High Surf Advisory

Niihau; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala

High Surf Advisory issued October 31 at 3:18PM HST until November 2 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Alert Description

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR THE NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... A moderate size, medium to long period northwest (330 degree) swell will produce advisory level surf along many north and west facing shores of the smaller islands * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet along north facing shores...and as high as 8 to 12 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai. North facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Safety Instructions

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Time Information

Effective
Nov 1, 2025, 10:00 PM
Expires
Nov 1, 2025, 2:30 PM
Issued
Nov 1, 2025, 1:18 AM

Alert Details

Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met

Issued By

NWS Honolulu HI
National Weather Service

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