Weather Alerts For Kailua Kona, HI
Coastal Flood Statement
-# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TUESDAY HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON # SUMMARY -------------------- .The combination of a large long-period south-southwest (200 degree) swell and King Tides will cause significant wave up and could cause widespread coastal flooding during the afternoon high tides along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. PacificIslandsKingTides.org # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Significant wave run up expected during the peak high tide during the afternoons. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. WHERE South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. WHEN For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM HST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. ADDITIONAL DETAILS The combination of the south-southwest swell and King Tides over the next couple of days will result in more widespread coastal shore impacts, particularly during the afternoon and evening peak daily tide. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM HST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Honolulu HI HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Kona, Maui Central Valley South, Molokai Southeast, South Haleakala, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, East Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Honolulu Metro, Kahoolawe, Kauai South, Kauai Southwest, Kipahulu, Kohala, Lanai Leeward, Lanai South, Maui Leeward West, Molokai Leeward South, Niihau, South Maui/Upcountry, Waianae Coast
High Surf Warning
-# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF WARNING FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH TUESDAY HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON # SUMMARY -------------------- .The combination of a large long-period south-southwest (200 degree) swell and King Tides will cause significant wave up and could cause widespread coastal flooding during the afternoon high tides along south facing shores. Also due to the highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late afternoon and early evening hours. PacificIslandsKingTides.org # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. Significant wave run up expected during the peak high tide during the afternoons. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. WHERE South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands. Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. WHEN For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM HST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. ADDITIONAL DETAILS The combination of the south-southwest swell and King Tides over the next couple of days will result in more widespread coastal shore impacts, particularly during the afternoon and evening peak daily tide. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM HST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Honolulu HI HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Kona, Maui Central Valley South, Molokai Southeast, South Haleakala, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, East Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Honolulu Metro, Kahoolawe, Kauai South, Kauai Southwest, Kipahulu, Kohala, Lanai Leeward, Lanai South, Maui Leeward West, Molokai Leeward South, Niihau, South Maui/Upcountry, Waianae Coast
