Station Name: Kawaihae
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
Akoni Pule Hwy
Kawaihae, HI 96743
Hawaiʻi County

GPS Coordinates: 20.03660, -155.82940

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued February 22 at 9:01AM HST until February 23 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:01 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...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.

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 February 22 at 9:01AM HST until February 23 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 9:01 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau. * WHEN...From noon HST today through 6 AM Monday morning. * 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... - Slow-moving heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop over island interiors this afternoon and will pose a threat for flash flooding. The threat then shifts toward windward and mauka areas tonight as deep moisture and unstable trade winds build into the area.

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

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 Advisory 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 west facing shores of the Big Island in the Kohala Districts, surf building to 6 to 10 feet Monday night and Tuesday. Along west facing shores of Maui, surf building to 8 to 15 feet Monday night and Tuesday. Along west facing shores of Molokai and north facing shores of Lanai, surf building to 10 to 16 feet Monday night and Tuesday. * WHERE...West facing shores of Molokai, Maui, and Big Island and for north facing shores of Lanai. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 6 PM HST Tuesday. * 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 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.