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High Surf Advisory — Olomana, HI, Koolau Windward, HI, Molokai Windward, HI, Windward Haleakala, HI, Big Island East, HI, Big Island North, HI
Issued
Expires
11:00 AM CDT · Tue, Sep 8 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PHFO

Affected Areas

Olomana, HI Koolau Windward, HI Molokai Windward, HI Windward Haleakala, HI Big Island East, HI Big Island North, HI

Official Bulletin

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH AND EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH
MONDAY NIGHT...

South and southwesterly swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep
surf elevated above High Surf Advisory conditions across south-
and west-facing shores through Monday night. The northward turn
Lowell is currently executing will cause a rapid increase in
swell, likely bringing surf along some of these shores to warning
levels on Monday. These swells are then 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 up to 10 feet along south facing shores, increasing
to 14 feet by Sunday night. Surf up to 10 feet along west facing
shores of the Big Island. Surf up to 10 feet along east facing
shores.

* WHERE...South and east facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands...
and west facing shores of the Big Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The High Surf Advisory is likely to be
upgraded to a warning for affected south- and west-facing shores
on Monday as surf heights are expected to rapidly rise to
warning levels. High surf will coincide with monthly high tides,
creating the potential for impacts to harbor entrances,
channels, as well as vulnerable coastal properties and
infrastructure including roadways.

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