Updated at 4:19 p.m. Sept. 5, 2026.<\/p>\n
The high surf advisory for south, east and west exposures of the Big Island will now remain in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report south and southwest swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep surf elevated above high surf advisory conditions through at least Sunday along south- and west-facing shores.<\/p>\n
\u201cA forecasted northward turn will cause an increase in swell, likely bringing surf along these shores rapidly to warning levels by Monday,\u201d the updated advisory said. \u201cA large, medium-period east swell from Tropical Storm Karina will also persist through at least Monday, producing advisory level surf along east-facing shores.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surf up to 14 feet is forecast along eastern shorelines; up to 12 feet along south-facing shores, increasing to 14 feet by Sunday night; and up to 10 feet along west exposures.<\/p>\n
Large breaking surf, significant shorebreak and dangerous currents will make entering the water very hazardous.<\/p>\n
The high surf advisory also is expected to be upgraded to a high surf warning Sunday night into Monday for affected south- and west-facing shores as surf heights are expected to rapidly increase to warning levels.<\/p>\n
Members of the public should heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don\u2019t go out.<\/p>\n
The swells generated by Lowell are expected to drop off quickly Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Hawai\u02bbi County announced early Saturday afternoon that several county park and recreation facilities are closed because of high surf conditions.<\/p>\n
The following parks and facilities are closed:<\/p>\n