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Hawaii's ocean and beach conditions are as unique as the islands themselves. This website constantly monitors the surf, wind, and reports from public safety officials that directly affect the conditions for safety of Hawaiian beaches. Use the hazard signs below to quickly assess conditions and help you find the appropriate beach for your visit.
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Hazard Ratings

Choose a beach that best matches your ability and comfort level in the water. For the safest beach experience select beaches with a normal caution level identified (yellow square).

Caution

Approach with caution, conditions can change. This is the safest level of nearshore or offshore conditions.

High Hazard

Conditions are hazardous. People are advised to stay out of the ocean.

Extreme

Conditions are extremely hazardous. People are advised to stay out of the ocean.

No conditions available

Conditions do not apply to this location, for example offshore islands have no nearshore rating.

CLOSED

Beach is closed.

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Shores

Two ratings are calculated for each beach. Choose the appropriate rating based on your activity.

BEACH & NEARSHORE

This describes the beach, shoreline and surf conditions. This information is important to beach goers, swimmers, snorkelers and surfers.

OFFSHORE

This describes the ocean conditions. This information is important for kayakers and boaters.

Active Alerts

Flood Advisory
Dec 19 2018 - 2:02am to 4:45am

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Flood advisory for... The island of Maui in Maui County * Until 445 AM HST. * At 152 AM HST, radar indicated moderate to heavy... more

High Surf Warning
Dec 19 2018 - 3:49am to 6:00pm

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .The current... more

High Surf Advisory
Dec 19 2018 - 3:49am to Dec 20 2018 - 6:00am

Wind Advisory
Dec 19 2018 - 3:53am to Dec 20 2018 - 6:00am

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST THURSDAY... * WINDS...Northeast 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts near 50 mph. Affected area includes Lanai, Kahoolawe, portions of Central Maui,... more

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