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High Surf Warning: Olomana; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-08-14 14:44ingested 2026-08-15 06:39

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High Surf Warning — Olomana; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND MAUI REMAINS IN EFFECT TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI AND OAHU SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT... .Medium-period swell will quickly build tonight through Saturday as Tropical Storm Lala approaches from the east. Surf peaks on Saturday several feet above the warning threshold for the Big Island and rapidly decreases Saturday night. For Maui and Molokai, surf peaks late Saturday into Saturday night near the warning threshold and rapidly diminishes by Sunday. For Oahu and Kauai, surf peaks Saturday night and diminishes Sunday morning. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores of Oahu and Molokai. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.

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