Weather Alerts For Waianae, HI

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 308 AM HST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .An extra large long period northwest (320-340) swell which peaked this morning will fade out throughout the day. Surf heights will remain above warning criteria along all exposed north and west facing shores through the afternoon. 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- 308 AM HST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Surf heights 30 to 40 feet along north facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and 25 to 35 feet along north facing shores of Maui. Surf heights to 20 to 30 feet along west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai Oahu, and Molokai. * 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...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous. 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. &&