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High Surf Warning — Waianae Coast, HI, Kahoolawe, HI, Maui Leeward West, HI, Kona, HI, East Honolulu, HI, Honolulu Metro, HI, Ewa Plain, HI, Molokai Southeast, HI, Molokai West, HI, Molokai Leeward South, HI, Lanai Leeward, HI, Lanai South, HI, Maui Central Valley South, HI, Kipahulu, HI, South Maui/Upcountry, HI, South Haleakala, HI, Big Island South, HI, Big Island Southeast, HI
Issued
7:44 PM CDT · Sun, Sep 6 2026
Expires
11:00 AM CDT · Tue, Sep 8 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PHFO

Affected Areas

Waianae Coast, HI Kahoolawe, HI Maui Leeward West, HI Kona, HI East Honolulu, HI Honolulu Metro, HI Ewa Plain, HI Molokai Southeast, HI Molokai West, HI Molokai Leeward South, HI Lanai Leeward, HI Lanai South, HI Maui Central Valley South, HI Kipahulu, HI South Maui/Upcountry, HI South Haleakala, HI Big Island South, HI Big Island Southeast, HI

Official Bulletin

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS
THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF BIG ISLAND THROUGH
MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS
THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.South swell from Hurricane Lowell is expected to rise rapidly
Monday, and peak Monday night bringing warning level surf to
exposed shorelines. This swell may shift out of the southwest
late Monday night. Due to the track of Lowell, a sharp gradient
in swell is expected from west to east. This will bring damaging
surf to portions of Kauai County and possibly Oahu. Swell energy
is expected to drop off quickly on Tuesday.

A large, medium-period east swell from Tropical Storm Karina will
also persist through at least Monday, producing advisory level
surf along east facing shores.

* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet through Monday morning rapidly
building to 20 to 30 feet Monday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...South facing shores of Kauai and Niihau.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping over
beaches, coastal benches, and roadways, creating the potential
for significant damage to coastal properties and infrastructure,
including roadways. Coastal evacuations and road closures are
possible. Large breaking waves may affect harbor entrances and
channels with significant damage possible to docks, piers,
ramps, and boats.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Vulnerable coastal roadways from Poipu to
Kekaha are susceptible to overwash, with Lawai road at a
particular risk for overwash.

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.