Current statements, watches, advisories, and warnings for Hawaii beaches. These advisories are distributed by City and County Lifeguards, the National Weather Service, and the State of Hawaii Department of Health.

The information on this website is intended to assist you in making an aware and informed decision in choosing a beach destination appropriate to your personal ocean skill level. Hawaii Beach Safety strives to deliver the most accurate, timely information available to promote a positive beach experience. These alerts are provided for your informational purposes only.

Active Alerts

Hanauma Bay Closure

Repeats every week every Monday until Tue Dec 27 2022.
Monday, January 24, 2022 (All day) to Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (All day)

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is closed each Monday and Tuesday for marine so that the fish and bay have two days of undisturbed rest. Hanauma Bay entrance opens at 6:45am and closes at 4pm Wednesday through Sunday. No entry after 2pm.

Reservations are REQUIRED under the new Pilot Program.
Visit the Honolulu Parks & Recreation website for ticket reservations



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Upcoming Alerts

Hanauma Bay Closure
Jan 31 2022 (All day) to Feb 1 2022 (All day)
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Hanauma Bay Closure
Feb 7 2022 (All day) to Feb 8 2022 (All day)
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Hanauma Bay Closure
Feb 14 2022 (All day) to Feb 15 2022 (All day)
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Hanauma Bay Closure
Feb 21 2022 (All day) to Feb 22 2022 (All day)
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Types of Alerts

These alerts are listed in order of highest-to-lowest order of concern.

  • Closure

    Access to this beach park is temporarily denied for public safety purposes.

  • Warning

    Warnings are issued when a beach event is occurring or imminent and action is needed to protect life and property.

  • Advisory

    An advisory is issued when events are occurring that are not a direct threat to life or property.

  • Watch

    A watch is issued to allow time for preparation for a beach event.

  • Statement

    A statement is issued to advise the community regarding events that are scheduled or can be reasonably predicted to happen that may affect beach or ocean usage.

Emergency Information

Phone Weather Recordings

Kauai
  • Kauai Forecast (808) 245-6001
  • Kauai Marine Forecast (808) 245-356
Oahu
  • Oahu Forecast incl Honolulu & Vicinity (808) 973-5286
  • Oahu Forecast (808) 973-4380 or 973-4381
  • Marine Forecast (808) 973-4382
  • Surf Observations and Forecast (808) 973-4383
  • Coastal Winds and Buoy Observations (808) 973-6114
Maui
  • Maui Community Forecast (808) 877-5111
  • Maui Marine Forecast (866) 944-5025
Hawaii (Big Island)
  • Hilo and vicinity Forecast (808) 935-8555
  • Big Island Forecast (808) 961-5582
  • Big Island Marine Forecast (808) 935-9883