High Surf Warning for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau extended to 6 p.m., Jan. 9

Published on January 07, 2025

1/7, Update: High Surf Warning extended to 6 p.m., Jan. 9

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Surf Warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau currently in effect now through 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

Entering the water in these areas during the High Surf Warning is very hazardous and could cause serious injury or death. Beachgoers are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.

For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.

For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit www.safebeachday.com, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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1/6, Update: High Surf Warning extended to 6 a.m., Jan. 8

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Surf Warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau currently in effect now through 6 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

Significant and dangerous warning level surf will continue along exposed north- and west-facing shores, according to NWS. Entering the water in these areas during the High Surf Warning is very hazardous and could cause serious injury or death. Beachgoers are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.

For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.

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1/5, Notice: High Surf Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau extended to 6 p.m., Jan. 6

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Surf Warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau currently in effect now through 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet are expected along north-facing shores, and waves of 15 to 26 feet are expected along west-facing shores during the High Surf Warning.

For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.

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