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 April 10 at 2:25AM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:25 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County, The island of Niihau in Kauai County, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall and overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 2:19AM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:19 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12500 FEET... .An upper low will maintain moisture over the Big Island and bring the potential for snow and freezing rain. * WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter inch possible. Winds will gust up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Ice accretion and snow on roads from this storm will make travel to the summits very difficult to impossible. Visibility may be significantly reduced.

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.

Wind Advisory issued April 10 at 2:11AM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 4:22PM HST until April 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:30 AM

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12500 FEET... .An upper low will maintain moisture over the Big Island and bring the potential for snow and freezing rain. * WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter inch possible. Winds will gust up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Ice accretion and snow on roads from this storm will make travel to the summits very difficult to impossible. Visibility may be significantly reduced.

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.

Wind Advisory issued April 10 at 3:02PM HST until April 11 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * 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.