Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
353 PM HST Fri Dec 5 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
.Large surf will will continue to impact north and west facing
shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and north facing
shores of Maui through tonight. A combination of large surf and
peak monthly tides that are coming in higher than predicted could
lead to flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal
areas. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, especially at and
around the daily peak high tide, which will be during the early
morning hours.
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Olomana-Kahoolawe-Maui Leeward West-Kona-Kohala-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-
353 PM HST Fri Dec 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.
* WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat
ramps and other coastal infrastructure.
* WHEN...Through 8 AM HST Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
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
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
353 PM HST Fri Dec 5 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU
KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDE THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
.Large surf will will continue to impact north and west facing
shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and north facing
shores of Maui through tonight. A combination of large surf and
peak monthly tides that are coming in higher than predicted could
lead to flooding along the shoreline and in low-lying coastal
areas. Minor coastal flooding will be possible, especially at and
around the daily peak high tide, which will be during the early
morning hours.
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/O.EXT.PHFO.SU.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-251206T1600Z/
/O.CON.PHFO.CF.S.0008.000000T0000Z-251206T1800Z/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Maui Windward West-Kauai North-Molokai Windward-Molokai North-
Molokai West-Maui Central Valley North-Windward Haleakala-
353 PM HST Fri Dec 5 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 12 to
16 feet for north facing shores, and up to 10 to 14 feet for
west facing shores. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated
minor coastal flooding.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north and west facing shores
of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, and for north facing shores
of Maui. For the Coastal Flood Statement, vulnerable low-lying
coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal
infrastructure.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM HST Saturday. For
the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 AM HST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong
breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
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
$$
