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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.
Active Alerts
Brown Water Advisory
Oct 19 2017 - 4:05pm to Oct 20 2017 - 4:05pm
Oct 19 2017 - 4:05pm to Oct 20 2017 - 4:05pm
State of Hawaii / Dept of Health / Clean Water Branch
A Brown Water Advisory is being issued for Sunset Beach, Oahu, due to heavy rains. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm... more
High Surf Advisory
Oct 20 2017 - 3:28am to Oct 21 2017 - 6:00am
Oct 20 2017 - 3:28am to Oct 21 2017 - 6:00am
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI
MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND...
.STRONG TRADE WINDS NEAR AND UPWIND OF THE ISLANDS WILL MAINTAIN
ROUGH SURF ALONG EAST FACING SHORES... more
Wind Advisory
Oct 20 2017 - 3:32am to 6:00pm
Oct 20 2017 - 3:32am to 6:00pm
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF THE STATE
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.Strong high pressure north of the islands will produce windy
conditions across Lanai, Kahoolawe, as well as... more
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