Station Name: Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kuhio Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -18 feet

Nearest Address:
Kuhio Bay
Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaiʻi County

GPS Coordinates: 19.73, -155.056

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued February 7 at 3:50AM HST until February 7 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MOLOKAI AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .A large west-northwest to northwest swell (295-315 degrees) will steadily decline today with surf heights dropping below warning thresholds later this afternoon. Along west facing shores of the Big Island, surf should steadily rise today and peak this afternoon and steadily decline tonight. * WHAT...Along west facing shores of the Big Island, surf building to 7 to 10 feet today. * WHERE...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.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 7 at 3:21AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:21 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 11000 FEET... .A disturbance aloft in combination with abundant moisture could bring periods of heavy snowfall to the Big Island summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tonight through Monday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Storm total snow accumulations of greater than 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until improved weather returns.

Flood Watch issued February 7 at 3:20AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...From noon HST today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A front will stall over Maui County through the weekend, allowing deep tropical moisture to pool over the island chain. This in combination with a disturbance aloft moving over the state, will bring the potential for heavy rainfall, a few thunderstorms and flash flooding beginning this afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon. The greatest risk for flash flooding is expected in windward areas.

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

High Wind Watch issued February 7 at 3:19AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:19 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location. A High Wind Watch means that strong and potentially damaging winds in excess of 40 mph with frequent gusts over 60 mph are expected but not yet occurring. Take precautions now to protect property. Tie down loose objects or move them to a sheltered location.

Flood Advisory issued February 7 at 2:24PM HST until February 7 at 5:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 530 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 222 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the North Kohala District of the Big Island. Rain is falling at a rate of 2 to 4 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is currently falling over the Waipio Valley area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kapaau, Pololu Valley, Waimanu Valley, Waipio Valley, Halaula, Kohala Ranch, Kamuela, Kukuihaele and Hawi.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. A Flood Watch is also in effect for all Hawaiian Islands through Monday afternoon.