High Surf Warning: Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai East; East Honolulu; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North

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High Surf Warning — Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai East; East Honolulu; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. ...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .An east swell from Tropical Storm Fausto is currently peaking just above High Surf Warning levels. The swell will decline tonight through Wednesday as the system exits to the northwest. * WHAT...Surf 12 to 16 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very High. Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling.