Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
779 WHHW40 PHFO 310143 CFWHFO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 343 PM HST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... .Large to extra-large surf will prevail into Saturday, due to overlapping west-northwest to northwest (295 to 320 degrees) swells The swell will decline late Saturday and Sunday. Higher than predicted tides will produce minor flooding along vulnerable low-lying coastal infrastructure as well as some some beach erosion during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise. The elevated tides will also contribute to runup and beach erosion late tonight along north and west shores exposed to the large swell. HIZ001-003-006-007-029-037-039-040-311445- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260201T0400Z/ /O.CON.PHFO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260203T0400Z/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Kauai North- Molokai Windward-Molokai North-Molokai West- 343 PM HST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For north facing shores, surf of 20 to 30 feet tonight, slowly decreasing Saturday. For west facing shores, surf of 18 to 25 feet tonight, slowly decreasing Saturday. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don`t get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. 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. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program`s Hawaii and Pacific Islands King Tides Project at: PacificIslandsKingTides.org $$ HIZ017-023-026-045-047-311445- /O.CON.PHFO.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260201T0400Z/ /O.CON.PHFO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260203T0400Z/ Maui Windward West-Kona-Kohala-Maui Central Valley North- Windward Haleakala- 343 PM HST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For north facing shores of Maui, surf of 15 to 22 feet tonight, decreasing Saturday. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf of 7 to 10 feet tonight and early Saturday, decreasing Saturday afternoon. Additionally, a combination of higher than predicted tides and elevated surf will produce nuisance coastal flooding, mainly during peak high tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * WHERE...North facing shores of Maui and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don`t get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don`t go out. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program`s Hawaii and Pacific Islands King Tides Project at: PacificIslandsKingTides.org $$ HIZ009-016-018-030>035-038-041>044-046-048>054-311445- /O.CON.PHFO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260203T0400Z/ Olomana-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-Kauai East-Kauai South- East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward- Molokai Southeast-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward- Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley South-Kipahulu- South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South- Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North- 343 PM HST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding due to higher than predicted tides. * WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure. * WHEN...Through Monday at and around the daily peak tides in the early morning hours between midnight and sunrise. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don`t get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program`s Hawaii and Pacific Islands King Tides Project at: PacificIslandsKingTides.org $$