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Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
on behalf of
National Weather Service
Weather Forecast Office - Honolulu, HICounty of Hawaiʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety DivisionCity and County of Honolulu
Emergency Services Department - Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services DivisionCounty of Kauaʻi
Fire Department - Ocean Safety BureauCounty of Maui
Parks and Recreation - Aquatics DivisionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2019 - 3:13am HST
High Surf Warning
Effective: Monday, February 11, 2019 - 3:13am to 6:00pm
Alert:
...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI
NIIHAU OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND
THE BIG ISLAND...
... HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.Surf is expected to peak today along north facing shores of the Big Island as a low pressure system passes 200 miles north of the Big Island this morning. For rest of the state, the large northwest swell will steadily drop through the day today as the low moves off to the east. For west facing shores of the Big Island, a combination of windswell and the declining long-period northwest swell will produce advisory level surf today.
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* SURF...25 to 35 feet this morning, lowering to 20 to 25 feet late this afternoon along north and west facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and north facing shores of Oahu, Molokai and Maui. 18 to 25 feet this morning, lowering to 12 to 20 feet this afternoon along exposed west facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
* TIMING...Through Monday afternoon.
* 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... Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death. Boaters should be aware of an increased number of surfers and body boarders utilizing the harbor channel to access surfing areas.&&
... HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND...
.Surf is expected to peak today along north facing shores of the Big Island as a low pressure system passes 200 miles north of the Big Island this morning. For rest of the state, the large northwest swell will steadily drop through the day today as the low moves off to the east. For west facing shores of the Big Island, a combination of windswell and the declining long-period northwest swell will produce advisory level surf today.
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING...
* SURF...25 to 35 feet this morning, lowering to 20 to 25 feet late this afternoon along north and west facing shores of Niihau and Kauai, and north facing shores of Oahu, Molokai and Maui. 18 to 25 feet this morning, lowering to 12 to 20 feet this afternoon along exposed west facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
* TIMING...Through Monday afternoon.
* 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... Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak, and dangerous currents make entering the water very hazardous. Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death. Boaters should be aware of an increased number of surfers and body boarders utilizing the harbor channel to access surfing areas.&&
Description:
A High Surf Warning is issued when waves reach threshold criteria for a particular island and shoreline. High Surf Warnings may be issued up to 24 hours ahead of the arrival of the swell and may remain in effect for several days.
Affected Monitored Beaches:
- Aliʻi Beach Park
- Bellows Field Beach
- Ehukai Beach
- Haleʻiwa Beach
- Kailua Beach
- Flat Island
- Mokulua Islands
- Maili Beach
- Makaha Beach
- Makapuʻu Beach
- Rabbit Island
- Nanakuli Beach
- Depot’s Beach
- Pokai Beach
- Keawaʻula Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Chun’s Reef
- Laniakea Beach
- Waimanalo Bay
- Waimanalo Beach
- Waimea Bay
- Chinaman’s Hat
- KeʻWaena Beach
- Kualoa Regional Park
- D.T. Fleming Park
- Kanaha Beach Park
- Baldwin Beach Park
- Hoʻokipa Beach Park
- Haʻena Beach Park
- Keʻe Beach
- Hanalei Bay
- Anahola Beach Park
- Kealia Beach Park
- Lydgate Beach
- Lydgate Pond
- Poipu Beach Park
- Salt Pond Beach Park
- Kekaha Beach Park
Unmonitored lands and waters in the impact area described in the alert will also be impacted.
If conditions change before expiration or the event needs to be extended, an update or cancellation will be issued from Hawaii Beach Safety Website.
** END NOTIFICATION ***
Source: National Weather Service Alert
171
Alert Identifier: 10043
- kauai
- oahu
- maui