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Small Craft Advisory — Maalaea Bay, PH, Pailolo Channel, PH, Alenuihaha Channel, PH, Big Island Leeward Waters, PH, Big Island Southeast Waters, PH
Issued
Expires
11:00 PM CDT · Sat, Aug 8 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PHFO

Affected Areas

Maalaea Bay, PH Pailolo Channel, PH Alenuihaha Channel, PH Big Island Leeward Waters, PH Big Island Southeast Waters, PH

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...East winds to 25 kt, except north for Maalaea Bay.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM HST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.