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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: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 3:34pm HST
High Surf Warning
Effective: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 3:34pm to Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 6:00pm
Alert:
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR NORTH
AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH
FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG
ISLAND...
.An extra large northwest (300-320 degree) swell will continue to move through the island chain tonight and slowly subside Thursday producing extremely dangerous surf and overwash conditions along many north and west facing shorelines.
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 25 to 35 feet along north facing shores. Surf 18 to 24 feet along west facing shores.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
.An extra large northwest (300-320 degree) swell will continue to move through the island chain tonight and slowly subside Thursday producing extremely dangerous surf and overwash conditions along many north and west facing shorelines.
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves 25 to 35 feet along north facing shores. Surf 18 to 24 feet along west facing shores.
* WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.
Notes (optional):
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.
Warning Instruction:
Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be
prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels
affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.
Affected Monitored Beaches:
- Aliʻi Beach Park
- Ehukai Beach
- Haleʻiwa Beach
- Maili Beach
- Makaha Beach
- Nanakuli Beach
- Depot’s Beach
- Pokai Beach
- Keawaʻula Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Chun’s Reef
- Laniakea Beach
- Waimea Bay
- KeʻWaena Beach
- D.T. Fleming 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
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: 14420
- kauai
- oahu
- maui