Maui County, HI

01/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2025 19:58

MEMA ALERT: High Surf Advisory For N. Facing Shores Of Moloka?i And Maui Until 6 PM HST Friday


MEMA Alert...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI... .A large short-period northwest swell will peak tonight into Thursday morning and will be followed by a large medium period north to north-northwest swell Thursday afternoon into Friday.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Surf rising up to 12 to 16 feet along north facing shores.

* WHERE...North facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents
will make swimming dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't
go out.

High Surf Advisory 108619079