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 Surf Warning issued February 4 at 3:25PM HST until February 5 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Wed February 4, 2026, 3:25 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI...NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .Although the extra large northwest swell is now declining, surf along exposed north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, north facing shores of Maui, and west facing shores of the Big Island will remain at warning levels this evening and tonight. Surf along these shores is expected to lower to advisory levels Thursday. Additionally, advisory level surf will remain possible along north facing shores of the Big Island through tonight. * WHAT...For north facing shores, surf of 20 to 30 feet this evening, lowering to 20 to 25 feet by early Thursday morning. For west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, and Molokai, surf of 15 to 20 feet. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf of 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, north facing shores of Maui, and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Thursday. * IMPACTS...High. Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous.

Stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.

High Surf Advisory issued February 5 at 3:34AM HST until February 5 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 3:34 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI...NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI...AND WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... .The current northwest swell is on the downward trend, and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf along north and west facing shores of most islands should hold at advisory levels through much of the day. * WHAT...For north facing shores, surf 15 to 20 feet, lowering to 10 to 14 feet by late this afternoon. For west facing shores of the smaller islands, surf 10 to 14 feet, lowering to 6 to 8 feet by late this afternoon. For west facing shores of the Big Island, surf 7 to 10 feet, lowering to 6 to 8 feet in the afternoon. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, north facing shores of Maui, and west facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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.