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High Surf Advisory Extended for Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast Until 6 PM HST

The National Weather Service has extended the High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores across the Hawaiian Islands, including Niihau, Kauai Southwest, and Waianae Coast, now in effect until 6 PM HST on September 9, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 9, 2026, 1:33 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 9, 2026, 1:57 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the for south-facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island. The , originally set to expire earlier, now runs until 6 PM HST this evening, September 9, 2026. The covers zones including Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast, Kahoolawe, Maui Leeward West, Kona, Kohala, Kauai South, East Honolulu, Honolulu Metro, Ewa Plain, Molokai Southeast, Molokai West, Molokai Leeward South, Lanai Leeward, Lanai South, Maui Central Valley South, South Maui/Upcountry, South Haleakala, Big Island South, and Big Island Southeast. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected. The warns of moderate impacts, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous. Officials advise heeding all advice from ocean safety officials and say, "When in doubt, don't go out."

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 9, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET

    High Surf Advisory for Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast and Other Hawaiian Shores Until 6 PM HST

    The National Weather Service Honolulu HI issued a High Surf Advisory at 7:25 AM HST on September 9, 2026, in effect until 6 PM HST this evening. The advisory covers south-facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island, including 21 zones such as Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast, Honolulu Metro, and South Maui/Upcountry.

    Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected. The advisory warns of moderate impacts, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous. Officials advise the public to heed all advice from ocean safety officials and, when in doubt, don't go out.

  2. Sep 9, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET

    High Surf Advisory for Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast Through 6 PM HST

    The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory in effect until 6 PM HST this evening, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The advisory warns that strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous, urging the public to heed all advice from ocean safety officials and, when in doubt, not go out.

    The advisory covers south-facing shores of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, Oahu and the Big Island, including 21 zones from Niihau to Big Island Southeast. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected.

  3. Sep 9, 2026, 1:33 p.m. ETFirst report

    High Surf Advisory for Niihau, Kauai Southwest, Waianae Coast Until 6 PM HST

    The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a High Surf Advisory for south-facing shores across the Hawaiian Islands, including Niihau, Kauai Southwest, and the Waianae Coast. The advisory is in effect from 7:25 a.m. to 6 p.m. HST on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and expires at 6 p.m. HST.

    The advisory covers 21 zones, including Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected, creating strong breaking waves and currents that will make swimming dangerous.

    Officials advise the public to heed all advice from ocean safety officials and to stay out of the water when in doubt.

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