Weather Alerts For Kahului, HI

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 345 AM HST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .An extra large long to medium period northwest swell moving through the Hawaii region will hold surf heights above warning levels along all exposed north and west facing shores through this afternoon. Swell heights will likely fall to advisory thresholds by tonight and hold at advisory levels through Wednesday ahead of the next warning level swell forecast to build swiftly into Hawaiian Waters on Thursday. Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Maui Windward West-Kauai North-Molokai Windward-Molokai North- Molokai West-Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala- 345 AM HST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North facing shores, dangerously large breaking waves building to 20 to 35 feet. West facing shores, dangerously large breaking waves building to 15 to 25 feet. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau Kauai Oahu Molokai and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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. &&