NR 09-09-25 (High Surf Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau extended to 6 a.m., Sept. 10)

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

News Release

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2025

High Surf Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau extended to 6 a.m., Sept. 10

The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Surf Warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau currently in effect now through 6 a.m., Wednesday, September 10. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

According to the NWS, swells from Tropical Cyclone Kiko continue to fill in across O‘ahu and Kaua‘i this afternoon and will likely peak this evening and tonight. Surf heights along east-facing shores are projected to reach 10 to 15 feet. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents.

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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