The National Weather Service has issued a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH FACING SHORES of MAUI and NORTH and WEST FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI, in effect from 6:00 a.m. Thursday until 6:00 a.m. Sunday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

EFFECTS: A northwest swell will build on Thursday. The combination of the swell and fresh westerly winds will produce rough surf along most north and west facing shores through Friday. Additional pulses of northwest swell will maintain large surf into the weekend.

Expect surf of 12 to 16 feet along north facing shores and surf of 8 to 12 feet along the west facing shores of Molokai. Surf will rise on Thursday and peak early Friday. Another pulse of swell is expected on Saturday.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: EXPECT STRONG BREAKING WAVES, SHORE BREAK, AND STRONG LONGSHORE AND RIP CURRENTS, MAKING SWIMMING DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. BEACHGOERS, SWIMMERS, AND SURFERS SHOULD HEED ALL ADVICE GIVEN BY OCEAN SAFETY OFFICIALS AND EXERCISE CAUTION. KNOW YOUR LIMITS. WHEN IN DOUBT…DON’T GO OUT.

INFORMATION: Maui Civil Defense Agency will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.

EVENTS: The National Weather Service has continued the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for NORTH and WEST FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI, in effect until 4:00 a.m. Monday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

EFFECTS: A large northwest swell is slowly subsiding, but surf will remain high overnight. Surf will be10 to 15 feet tonight along north facing shores of Molokai and
Maui, and 8 to 12 feet along west facing shores of Molokai.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: EXPECT STRONG BREAKING WAVES, SHORE BREAK, AND STRONG CURRENTS MAKING SWIMMING DANGEROUS. FOLLOW ALL ADVICE FROM OCEAN SAFETY OFFICIALS AND EXERCISE CAUTION. BOATERS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR SURFERS AND BODY BOARDERS USING HARBOR CHANNELS TO ACCESS SURFING AREAS.

INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.

The National Weather Service has continued the HIGH SURF WARNING for NORTH and WEST FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI, in effect until 6:00 p.m. this evening.

MONSTERS RETURN – Peahi’s famous “Jaws” break is expected to explode again today. Click to enlarge. (Photo Courtesy Surfline)

A High Surf Warning means that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions, and deadly rip currents.

A High Surf Advisory is also in effect for the west facing shores of Maui, Lanai, and Kahoolawe until 6:00 p.m. this evening.

EFFECTS: Surf heights increased above warning threshold again due to a reinforcing northwest swell. Surf will impact areas that are not normally affected by winter swells, including the west facing shores of lanai and some south shorelines, due to the more westerly directional component of the swell.

Surf along north facing shores of Molokai and Maui will be 20 to 30 feet. Along west facing shores of Molokai, 12 to 20 feet.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

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 LONG SHORE AND RIP CURRENTS WILL BE PRESENT AT MOST BEACHES. LARGE BREAKING WAVES WILL AFFECT EXPOSED HARBOR ENTRANCES AND CHANNELS.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: THESE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS MEAN THAT ONLY HIGHLY EXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER. INEXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN OFF BEACHES AND ADJACENT BEACHFRONT AREAS. LARGE BREAKING SURF, SIGNIFICANT SHOREBREAK AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS, MAKE ENTERING THE WATER VERY HAZARDOUS. ANYONE ENTERING THE WATER COULD FACE SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR DEATH. PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT SHORELINE PROPERTY. MOTORIST SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE ROAD CLOSURES.

INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.

The National Weather Service has extended the HIGH SURF ADVISORY for WEST FACING SHORES of MAUI, LANAI and KAHOOLAWE, in effect until 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

A High Surf Warning is also in effect for north and west facing shores of Molokai and North facing shores of Maui until 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

EFFECTS: Surf along west facing shores of Maui is expected to reach 8 to 12 feet today, rising to 12 to 15 feet tonight and Saturday. Surf along the west facing shores of Lanai and Kahoolawe is expected to reach 6 to 9 feet today, rising to 7 to 10 feet tonight and Saturday.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: EXPECT STRONG BREAKING WAVES, SHORE BREAK, AND STRONG CURRENTS MAKING SWIMMING DANGEROUS. FOLLOW ALL ADVICE FROM OCEAN SAFETY OFFICIALS AND EXERCISE CAUTION. BOATERS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR SURFERS AND BODY BOARDERS USING HARBOR CHANNELS TO ACCESS SURFING AREAS.

INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.

EVENTS: The National Weather Service has extended the HIGH SURF WARNING for NORTH and WEST FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI and a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for WEST FACING SHORES of MAUI, LANAI and KAHOOLAWE, now in effect until 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

A High Surf Warning means that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions, and deadly rip currents.

EFFECTS: A very large, long-period west-northwest swell will continue to bring dangerously large surf to many areas, with the potential for damaging surf. Due to the westerly component of the swell, elevated surf will impact areas that are not normally affected by winter swells including the west facing shores of Lanai.

Surf along north and west facing shores of Molokai and Maui, will be 25 to 35 feet through this evening, lowering to 20 to 30 feet Friday. Surf along west facing shores of Molokai, will be 15 to 20 feet through this evening, lowering to 12 to 18 feet Friday. Surf along west facing shores will increase slightly late Friday and on into Saturday due to a reinforcement of the swell. Surf along west facing shores of Maui will be 12 to 15 through tonight, lowering to 8 to 12 feet Friday. Surf along west facing shores of Lanai and Kahoolawe will be 7 to 10 feet through tonight, lowering to 6 to 9 feet Friday.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

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 LONG SHORE 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.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: THESE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS MEAN THAT ONLY HIGHLY EXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER. INEXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN OFF BEACHES AND ADJACENT BEACHFRONT AREAS. LARGE BREAKING SURF, SIGNIFICANT SHOREBREAK AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS, MAKE ENTERING THE WATER VERY HAZARDOUS. ANYONE ENTERING THE WATER COULD FACE SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR DEATH.

INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.

EVENTS: The National Weather Service has continued the HIGH SURF WARNING for NORTH and WEST FACING SHORES of MOLOKAI and NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI and a HIGH SURF ADVISORY for WEST FACING SHORES of MAUI, LANAI and KAHOOLAWE, in effect until 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

A High Surf Warning means that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in very dangerous swimming conditions, and deadly rip currents.

EFFECTS: A very large, long-period west-northwest swell will build rapidly tonight, bringing dangerously large surf to many areas, with the potential for damaging surf. Due to the westerly component of the swell, elevated surf will impact areas that are not normally affected by winter swells including the west facing shores of Lanai.

Peak surf heights will be 30 to 40 feet along north and west facing shores of Molokai and Maui. Surf heights will be 15 to 25 feet along west facing shores of Molokai. Peak surf heights will be 12 to 15 feet along west facing shores of Maui. Surf heights will be 6 to 10 feet along west facing shores of Lanai and Kahoolawe.

Forecast surf heights are estimates of the height of the face or front of waves.

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 LONG SHORE 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.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: THESE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS MEAN THAT ONLY HIGHLY EXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD ENTER THE WATER. INEXPERIENCED PERSONS SHOULD REMAIN OFF BEACHES AND ADJACENT BEACHFRONT AREAS. LARGE BREAKING SURF, SIGNIFICANT SHOREBREAK AND DANGEROUS CURRENTS, MAKE ENTERING THE WATER VERY HAZARDOUS. ANYONE ENTERING THE WATER COULD FACE SIGNIFICANT INJURY OR DEATH.

INFORMATION: Maui County Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation. Please listen to your local radio and TV stations or NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for any updates. NOAA Weather Broadcasts can be reached by calling 1-866-944-5025. NOAA Weather Internet services can be found at www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl.

Pre-recorded advisories and notifications are available 24-hours a day on the Maui County Automated Information System (AIS) by calling 986-1200.