Station Name: Kaumalapau Southwest, Lanai, HI (239)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lanai City, HI 96763
Maui County

GPS Coordinates: 20.75, -157.003

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued January 11 at 3:15PM HST until January 12 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:15 AM

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST MONDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .A large long period northwest swell moving through the Hawaii region will continue to produce advisory level surf heights along exposed north and west facing shores into early Monday morning. Another extra large northwest swell moving into the region will swiftly build surf heights along north and west facing shores above warning levels on Monday. A High Surf Warning will likely be needed for this event. * WHAT...North facing shores, large breaking waves building to 15 to 22 feet. West facing shores, large breaking waves building to 10 to 18 feet. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau Kauai Oahu Molokai and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Monday. * 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 January 12 at 4:08AM HST until January 13 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 4:08 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 5:15 PM

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI... .An extra large long period northwest swell moving through the Hawaii region this morning will swiftly build surf heights above warning levels along all exposed north and west facing shores through Tuesday. * WHAT...North facing shores, dangerously large breaking waves building to 20 to 35 feet. West facing shores, dangerously large breaking waves building to 15 to 24 feet. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau Kauai Oahu Molokai and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very High...Expect ocean water surging and sweeping across beaches, coastal benches, and lava flows creating the potential for impacts to coastal properties and infrastructure, including roadways. 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.

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.