Station Name: Mokapu Point, HI (098)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Kailua, HI 96735
Honolulu County

GPS Coordinates: 21.417, -157.68

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued February 22 at 6:52PM HST until February 23 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR MOST HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Maui. * WHEN...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... - An upper level disturbance will create unstable conditions across the state. A low level trough moving in from the north will combine forces with increasing northeasterly trade winds, producing periods of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms across most of the state. This Flood Watch may need to be expanded to the Big Island by Monday morning.

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

High Surf Warning issued February 22 at 3:02PM HST until February 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND FROM NOON MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF LANAI MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY... .A long period north-northeast swell will build on Monday and peak Monday night and Tuesday. This large swell from 010 to 030 degrees will produce much larger than normal surf across some coastlines, especially in windward areas. The swell will gradually decline Tuesday night through Friday. * WHAT...Along north facing shores, surf building to 10 to 16 feet Monday and peaking at 18 to 25 feet Monday night and Tuesday. Along east facing shores, surf building to 7 to 10 feet Monday and peaking at 12 to 16 feet Monday night and Tuesday. * WHERE...North and east facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Big Island. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 6 PM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, creating the potential for impacts to coastal roads and infrastructure, mainly along windward coasts. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling, mainly in Hilo and Kahului.

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 Warning issued February 23 at 3:43AM HST until February 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:43 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:45 PM

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF MOLOKAI MAUI AND BIG ISLAND AND FOR NORTH FACING SHORES OF LANAI TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY... .A long period north-northeast swell will build through the day and peak tonight and Tuesday. This large swell from 010 to 030 degrees will produce much larger than normal surf across some coastlines, especially in windward areas. The swell will gradually decline Tuesday night through Friday. * WHAT...Along north facing shores, surf building to 10 to 16 feet today and peaking at 20 to 25 feet late tonight and Tuesday. Along east facing shores, surf building to 7 to 10 feet this afternoon and peaking at 12 to 16 feet tonight and Tuesday. * WHERE...North and east facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Big Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, creating the potential for impacts to coastal roads and infrastructure, mainly along windward coasts. Powerful longshore and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and channels causing challenging boat handling, mainly in Hilo and Kahului.

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.