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 Surf Advisory issued February 16 at 3:05AM HST until February 17 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 3:05 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND... .Strong trade winds will maintain relatively short period high surf along east facing shores lasting into Wednesday. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 2:54AM HST until February 17 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island Hawaii. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Tuesday. * 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. Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects that can be easily blown around by strong winds.

High Surf Advisory issued February 16 at 3:27PM HST until February 18 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 3:27 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:30 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST WEDNESDAY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND... .Strong trade winds will maintain relatively short period high surf along east facing shores persisting into Wednesday. * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 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.

Wind Advisory issued February 16 at 3:15PM HST until February 17 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 50 mph. * WHERE...Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island. Areas most at risk include higher terrain, passes and areas immediately south through west of mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Tuesday. * 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. Secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor objects that can be easily blown around by strong winds.