Morning update
Submitted by jingham on
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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.
Learn more about these ratings.
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.
News
Morning update
Submitted by jingham on
Active Alerts
High Surf Advisory
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
...HIGH SURF WARNING ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF
NIIHAU AND KAUAI...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU
AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND... more
High Surf Advisory
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
...HIGH SURF WARNING ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF
NIIHAU AND KAUAI...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU
AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND... more
High Surf Warning
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Jan 23 2019 - 3:13am to Jan 24 2019 - 6:00pm
...HIGH SURF WARNING ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF
NIIHAU AND KAUAI...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF OAHU
AND MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND... more
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