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

Flood Watch issued January 5 at 3:28PM HST until January 6 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 5:30 AM

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. The best chance tonight is on windward Big Island, windward Maui, and over Kauai County. * WHERE...All the main Hawaiian islands. * 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. Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Unsettled weather will continue through tonight as as upper level low begins to weaken a few hundred miles west of the state. Expect periods of moderate to locally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms. The greatest flood risk will remain over Kauai County and along southeast facing mountain slopes of the Big Island and Maui County.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:14PM HST until January 6 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 11000 FEET... .Periods of heavy snow and ice deposition over the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa will continue tonight before decreasing Tuesday. * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, and ice accumulation are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Any travel plans to the summits should be postponed until the threat diminishes.

Coastal Flood Statement issued January 5 at 3:07PM HST until January 6 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR ALL LOW LYING COASTAL AREAS... .Strong easterly winds will bring high surf to east facing shores through mid-week. .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will continue to lead to minor flooding in low lying coastal areas during peak morning high tides. * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, surf heights of 8 to 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Big Island. For the Coastal Flood Statement, coastal low lying areas of all islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Coastal Flood Statement issued January 5 at 3:07PM HST until January 6 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR ALL LOW LYING COASTAL AREAS... .Strong easterly winds will bring high surf to east facing shores through mid-week. .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will continue to lead to minor flooding in low lying coastal areas during peak morning high tides. * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Low lying coastal areas of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 3:07PM HST until January 7 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR ALL LOW LYING COASTAL AREAS... .Strong easterly winds will bring high surf to east facing shores through mid-week. .Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will continue to lead to minor flooding in low lying coastal areas during peak morning high tides. * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, surf heights of 8 to 12 feet. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Big Island. For the Coastal Flood Statement, coastal low lying areas of all islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM HST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Wind Advisory issued January 5 at 3:02PM HST until January 6 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday. * 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.

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving. Be careful opening or closing doors.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 2:14AM HST until January 8 at 12:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS DOWNGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF BIG ISLAND... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight HST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions and limited visibilities.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

High Surf Advisory issued January 6 at 3:41AM HST until January 7 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 3:41 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:45 PM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY THROUGH 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI MOLOKAI AND THE BIG ISLAND... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... .Combination of strong easterly and a moderate northeast swell will generate rough high surf along east facing shores through tonight and should drop below advisory levels Wednesday. .The Coastal Flood Statement has been canceled. Most tide gauges show peak water levels have dropped near to below minor flooding levels during peak tides Monday and will continue to trend below minor flooding levels with the peak high tide early this morning. * WHAT...Surf heights of 8 to 12 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Wednesday. * 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 2:46AM HST until January 8 at 12:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 2:46 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS DOWNGRADED TO A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE SUMMITS OF BIG ISLAND FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 11000 FEET... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this morning, decreasing this afternoon. * WHERE...Big Island Summits above 11000 feet * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight HST Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.