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 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 8 at 2:15PM HST until February 9 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 11000 FEET ELEVATION... .A disturbance aloft in combination with abundant moisture will bring periods of heavy snowfall to the Big Island summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa through Monday. * WHAT...Periods of heavy snow with storm total snow accumulations from 10 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice 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.

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.

Flood Advisory issued February 8 at 5:28PM HST until February 8 at 9:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:28 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 900 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 528 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over portions of the coastal and upslope areas of the Hamakua and Hilo districts. The heaviest rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, mainly between Hawi and Laupahoehoe. This could result in flooding in stream channels and along portions of Highway 19. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kapaau, Honokaa, Paauilo, Kukuihaele, Waipio Valley, Kamuela, Waimanu Valley, Ookala, Laupahoehoe, Pololu Valley, Ninole, Kohala Ranch, Halaula, Hakalau, Honomu, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Papaikou, Mahukona and Paukaa.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. A Flood Watch is also in effect until 6 PM HST Monday.