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

Small Craft Advisory issued August 1 at 3:05AM HST until August 2 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:05 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...East winds to 25 kt and seas to 10 feet. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 1 at 3:03PM HST until August 2 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:03 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...East winds up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters, Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Wind Advisory issued August 1 at 3:01AM HST until August 1 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

Wind Advisory issued August 1 at 8:34AM HST until August 1 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 8:34 AM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, and the Big Island. Strongest sustained winds will occur over mountain ridges...gaps...and where winds blow downslope from higher terrain. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.

Wind Advisory issued August 1 at 3:03PM HST until August 2 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat August 1, 2026, 3:03 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, and the Big Island. Strongest sustained winds will occur over mountain ridges...gaps...and where winds blow downslope from higher terrain. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles. 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.

Watch out for falling tree branches when walking or driving. Make sure tents and awnings are secure or take them down. Be prepared for power outages.