Weather Alerts For Makawao, HI
High Surf Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR ALL EAST FACING SHORES EXPOSED TO STRONG TRADE WINDS HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- .Strong trade winds near and upstream of the state is generating surf above advisory levels along all exposed east facing shores. # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. WHERE East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. WHEN Until 6 PM HST Saturday. IMPACTS Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. ISSUED AT Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:36 AM HST ISSUED BY National Weather Service Honolulu HI HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Big Island East, East Honolulu, Windward Haleakala, Big Island North, Big Island Southeast, Kahoolawe, Kauai East, Kauai North, Kipahulu, Koolau Windward, Maui Windward West, Molokai Southeast, Molokai Windward, Olomana, South Haleakala