Kauai, Hawaii
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maui Windward West; Kona; Kohala; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala |
| Effective: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Honolulu HI on 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued January 31 at 3:30AM HST until January 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI |
| Description: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail today due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells. These swells will decline late today into Sunday. Additionally, higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure, as well as cause some beach erosion, during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion early this morning and again late tonight into early Sunday morning along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. * WHAT...For north facing shores of Maui, surf of 18 to 22 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf of 7 to 10 feet, slowly decreasing later today. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North facing shores of Maui and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. |
| Alert: | High Surf Warning |
| Area(s): | Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West |
| Effective: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Honolulu HI on 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Warning issued January 31 at 3:30AM HST until January 31 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI |
| Description: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail today due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells. These swells will decline late today into Sunday. Additionally, higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure, as well as cause some beach erosion, during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion early this morning and again late tonight into early Sunday morning along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. * WHAT...For north facing shores, surf of 20 to 30 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. For west facing shores, surf of 18 to 25 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Statement |
| Area(s): | Olomana; Kahoolawe; Maui Leeward West; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley South; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North |
| Effective: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-02-02 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Honolulu HI on 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Statement issued January 31 at 3:30AM HST until February 2 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI |
| Description: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail today due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells. These swells will decline late today into Sunday. Additionally, higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure, as well as cause some beach erosion, during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion early this morning and again late tonight into early Sunday morning along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding due to higher than predicted tides. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. * WHEN...Through Monday at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Statement |
| Area(s): | Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Kauai North; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West |
| Effective: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-02-02 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Honolulu HI on 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Statement issued January 31 at 3:30AM HST until February 2 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI |
| Description: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail today due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells. These swells will decline late today into Sunday. Additionally, higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure, as well as cause some beach erosion, during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion early this morning and again late tonight into early Sunday morning along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. * WHAT...For north facing shores, surf of 20 to 30 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. For west facing shores, surf of 18 to 25 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM HST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Statement |
| Area(s): | Maui Windward West; Kona; Kohala; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala |
| Effective: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-02-02 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am -> 2026-01-31 @ 8:30 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Honolulu HI on 2026-01-31 @ 7:30 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Statement issued January 31 at 3:30AM HST until February 2 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI |
| Description: |
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail today due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells. These swells will decline late today into Sunday. Additionally, higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure, as well as cause some beach erosion, during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion early this morning and again late tonight into early Sunday morning along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. * WHAT...For north facing shores of Maui, surf of 18 to 22 feet, slowly decreasing during the afternoon. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf of 7 to 10 feet, slowly decreasing later today. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North facing shores of Maui and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM HST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. |