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 8 at 2:23PM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 6:15 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by periods of excessive rainfall and terrain anchoring storms will continue. * WHERE...All Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...Through Monday at 6PM HST. * 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 rich supply of tropical moisture and instability associated with a cold upper level low will support deep trade wind showers capable of producing heavy rainfall. Flash flooding will be a particular threat over windward areas and where training of trade wind showers occurs.

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

High Wind Warning issued February 8 at 10:54AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusting to 60 mph, with some locally higher gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...All Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday. * 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. A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

High Wind Warning issued February 8 at 10:54AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph gusting to 60 mph, with some locally higher gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...All Hawaiian islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday. * 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. A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

High Surf Warning issued February 8 at 3:00PM HST until February 10 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 4:00 AM

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI KAHOOLAWE AND BIG ISLAND... .Strong trade winds will bring large and very rough surf along east facing shores through Monday night. * WHAT...Surf 10 to 15 feet along east facing shores. * WHERE... East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui Kahoolawe and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * 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 Wind Warning issued February 9 at 3:30AM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 9, 2026, 3:30 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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. A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.