NR 04-04-25 (High Surf Warning in effect for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau tonight at 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. Sunday)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2025

High Surf Warning in effect for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau tonight at 6 p.m. through
6 p.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north- and east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that will go into effect tonight at 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

According to the NWS, a large north-northwest swell will produce large breaking waves on north- and east- facing shores. A much larger pulse of long period north swell will rapidly build Saturday afternoon and peak Saturday night and Sunday. Surf heights along north-facing shores are projected to reach 10 to 16 feet tonight, building to 20 to 26 feet Saturday afternoon. Surf heights along east-facing shores are projected to reach 3 to 5 feet tonight, building to 10 to 15 feet Saturday afternoon.

Entering the water in these areas during the High Surf Warning is very hazardous and could cause serious injury or death. Beachgoers are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline.

For updated information on ocean and weather alerts, visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.

For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit https://safebeachday.com/county/kauai/, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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