# HEADLINE
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH SATURDAY
HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY
# SUMMARY
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.A long-period south-southwest swell continues to produce advisory level surf along south-facing shores this afternoon. The swell declines tonight, which may cause surf to briefly fall below advisory levels late tonight or early on Saturday. Then, a reinforcing pulse of long- period south-southwest energy arrives, which is expected to bring surf back to advisory level by Saturday afternoon and possibly continuing through the weekend.
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet.
WHERE
South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
WHEN
Until 6 PM HST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
ISSUED AT
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM HST
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Big Island South, Kona, Maui Central Valley South, Molokai Leeward South, Big Island Southeast, East Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Honolulu Metro, Kahoolawe, Kauai South, Kauai Southwest, Lanai Leeward, Lanai South, Maui Leeward West, Niihau, South Haleakala, South Maui/Upcountry, Waianae Coast