Station Name: Hanalei, Kauai, HI (202)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, HI 96746
Kauai County

GPS Coordinates: 22.285, -159.574

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued April 9 at 7:56PM HST until April 10 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 7:56 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kauai Mountains and Kauai North. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines and damage roofs. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly.

High Surf Advisory issued April 9 at 3:46PM HST until April 10 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:00 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU... .Surf along south facing shores is expected to reach advisory thresholds tonight. * WHAT...Large disorganized surf quickly rising tonight with wave heights peaking at up to 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...South facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, and Oahu. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

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

Flood Watch issued April 9 at 3:06PM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:06 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:15 AM

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued April 10 at 2:25AM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:25 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County, The island of Niihau in Kauai County, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall and overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Advisory issued April 10 at 8:01AM HST until April 10 at 9:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:01 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County. * WHEN...Until 945 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 755 AM HST, radar indicated showers producing moderate rainfall upstream of Kauai. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inches per hour in these showers. While stream levels have leveled off, additional rainfall from these incoming showers may cause them to rise again. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The island of Kauai.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.