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 March 15 at 3:46PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:45 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .Strong south to southwesterly winds will bring large and rough surf to west facing shores of the Big Island through tonight. Surf is expected to fall below advisory criteria on Monday. * WHAT...Surf 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 2:26PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph on Haleakala Summit. Southwest winds 50 to 80 mph with gusts up to 100 mph on the Big Island summits. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving and walking dangerous. The winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

Motorists, especially those in high profile vehicles, are urged to drive with extreme caution. A High Wind Warning means that winds at the summits are expected to be at least 56 mph, with gusts over 66 mph. Take necessary precautions to protect property. Travel to summit areas should be delayed until winds subside.

Flood Watch issued March 15 at 1:59PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:59 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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... - With deep moisture in place, southwest winds will deliver periods of moderate to heavy rain to portions of Leeward Big Island through tonight. Saturated ground conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding.

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

Flood Watch issued March 15 at 1:59PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:59 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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... - With deep moisture in place, southwest winds will deliver periods of moderate to heavy rain to portions of Leeward Maui through tonight. Saturated ground conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding.

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